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The science of reading tells us that explicit phonics instruction helps students to become fluent, successful readers. In this post, I provide you ... 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 ... read more
In this post, I share information about phonemes and offer resources to help you systematically and explicitly teach your Kindergarten, first, and ... 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
In this post, I share information about phonemes and offer resources to help you systematically and explicitly teach your Kindergarten, first, and second-grade students the 44 phonemes in English. Be sure to grab the FREE Phoneme-Grapheme dictionary that lists the 44 phonemes and matches them with the correct graphemes. It is widely known that the English alphabet has 26 letters. … Read More
In this post, I explain what features to look for in decodable texts to ensure they are high-quality and aligned with the science of reading. Then I share a list of the BEST decodable books for readers of different levels and ages. Be sure to download 5 FREE decodable books with comprehension questions for kindergarten, first or second-grade students! A… Read More
In this post, I explain the differences between guided reading and small group instruction. I dive into some of the problems with guided reading and discuss why small group instruction is a more effective way to teach our beginning readers. Then I offer you decodable books you can use to replace your leveled guided reading books and offer you 5… Read More
In this post, I answer the question “what are decodable books and when should I use them?” I offer you an explicit routine for using decodable books with your small groups. Finally, I leave you with 5 FREE DECODABLE BOOKS with comprehension questions and explicit teacher lesson plans that are perfect for small group instruction in Kindergarten, first and second-grade… Read More
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