Have you ever read with a student who can segment the sound in a word but when they blend them…
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Understanding the Components of Structured Literacy
Structured literacy is an evidence-based approach to teaching literacy that supports all learners, including those with dyslexia. Structured literacy emphasizes…
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7 Ways to Help Struggling Readers in First Grade
Regardless of the skill level, first grade is a critical time for first graders to improve their reading skills and be building upon new ones.
7 Mistakes I’ve Made When Teaching Phonics
I’ve been teaching for quite some time…so you can only imagine all of the things I have learned and all…
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Replacing a Word Wall with a Sound Wall in the Classroom
Teaching is constantly evolving. What may have been best practice years ago might no longer be recommended. That goes to…
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Decodable Texts: Useful or Boring?
Teaching is ever-changing, research is evolving, and new methods come to the surface. And this often makes things challenging for…
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How to Use Decodable Text in Your Classroom
I recently talked about decodable text and the importance of using them in your classroom. Be sure to check out…
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