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In this post, I share a FREE phonics skills continuum for Kindergarten, first, and second grade to help you with Science of Reading-aligned report ... read more
In this post, I explain the 8 jobs of silent e. Knowledge of these spelling rules will help your students become better readers and writers. Finally, ... read more
In this post, I share information about the Science of Reading (SoR) and structured literacy. I define and explain commonly used Science of Reading ... read more
In this post, I share a FREE phonics skills continuum for Kindergarten, first, and second grade to help you with Science of Reading-aligned report card comments. This resource, which also includes FREE parent letters about the science of reading, serves as a communication tool for relaying information to caregivers about a student’s progress with the phonics skills you have taught. … Read More
In this post, I explain the 8 jobs of silent e. Knowledge of these spelling rules will help your students become better readers and writers. Finally, I leave you with a free Jobs of Silent e teaching poster for your classroom and information about a phonics guidebook that will help provide you with explanations of common English spelling patterns. Studies… Read More
In this post, I share information about the Science of Reading (SoR) and structured literacy. I define and explain commonly used Science of Reading terms. Then I leave you with a FREE resource that provides you an entry point into the Science of Reading research and offers you actionable steps for bringing Science of Reading-aligned instruction into your classroom. The… Read More
In this post, I offer explanations of the most common phonics spelling rules (and the exceptions) in the English Language. I introduce you to my Phonics Rules Guidebook which offers clear explanations of phonics spelling rules and teaching posters for the most common spelling patterns in English. This research-based resource will help you provide explicit spelling instruction to your students. English… Read More
The science of reading tells us that explicit phonics instruction helps students to become fluent, successful readers. In this post, I provide you with clear and concise definitions for the most common phonics terms you will encounter when teaching students phonics. I also offer a FREE downloadable Phonics Terms Cheat Sheet that makes a great reference for teachers and is… Read More
In this post, I discuss the importance of offering blending practice to beginning readers. I explain the difference between successive (also known as additive sound-by-sound blending)and whole word blending (also known as final blending) practice and explain when to use each. I share best practices for blending instruction and suggest resources you can use to give your students meaningful blending… Read More
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