Dyslexia
The most important Struggling Reader Strategies
Struggling reader strategies, success begins with one crucial skill—phonemic awareness. Often overlooked or misunderstood, phonemic awareness forms the foundation for learning to read. But how can we teach it effectively to support every learner, especially those facing challenges? This blog explores research-backed strategies to deepen phonemic awareness instruction, with practical tips educators, reading specialists, and…
Multi-Sensory Math
2 Methods Of Teaching Multiplication to Students with Dyslexia
How to Best Teach Multiplication to Students with Dyslexia Students with Dyslexia and other learning challenges can learn multiplication or times tables. But tthey must be taught in a way that students with learning challenges can understand. Multiplication is often taught and stored verbally and this is a challenge for students with dyslexia. Recent studies…
Science of Reading
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Spelling
6 Ways to Improve First Grade Spelling Tests
First grade spelling tests have been a long-standing tradition in education, but how effectively are they helping students understand and apply spelling principles? For educators and parents, the goal isn’t just memorization—it’s helping children develop a deep understanding of the alphabetic principle and apply spelling patterns in authentic, meaningful ways. This blog post explores how…
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5 Fun Activities For Phonics Small Groups
Teaching literacy through phonics small groups remains one of the most effective ways for young learners to develop foundational reading skills. However, making phonics instruction engaging rather than repetitive can significantly impact your students’ learning outcomes. Small-group instruction is beautiful because it can be tailored to individual student needs. Integrating data-driven literacy practices into your…
