Learn about best practices and get resources that are rooted in the body of research referred to as The Science of Reading.
Start by getting the FREE Science of Reading Terms Guide, then check out our list of the best Free Decodable Readers and how to use Elkonin Boxes!
Learn what Orton-Gillingham Certification (“OG Certified”) means, how to get certified, and the exciting career opportunities as a therapist that await you after certification! I’m sharing my experience and what I’ve learned on the path to becoming a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS) and Lexercise Dyslexia Teletherapist. What Does “OG Certified” Mean? First, let’s cover…
The Schwa is the most common vowel sound in English, so students need lots of practice in order to read, spell, and pronounce words containing a schwa. Get two free Schwa Sound practice worksheets to help your students identify and spell the schwa sound in words. What Is the Schwa Sound? There are some basic…
Get these FREE morphology worksheets to help students deepen their vocabulary knowledge by analyzing words by looking at morphemes. Get printable word cards with prefixes, suffixes, and bases PLUS a reusable word sum worksheet. Why Teach Morphology? Morphology is a term that relates to the study of word structure and its meaning. Morphemic analysis is…
Learn all about word sums, an effective strategy for analyzing word parts to determine meaning, build vocabulary, and improve overall language skills. Get practical teaching tips and links to free morphology worksheets, too! ➕ What Are Word Sums? A word sum is a visual way to show the word parts that make up multisyllabic words….
Teaching students about adding suffix -s or suffix -es to base words is the best way to introduce your students to morphology! Learn more and download a free worksheet for students to practice differentiating the sounds of these common suffixes! All About Suffix -S and -ES First, let’s begin with defining the term suffix. A…
Get a customizable word matrix template, a great tool to integrate effective vocabulary instruction in the classroom! Students practice building words and analyzing their meanings using bases, prefixes, and suffixes with this free printable. All About Word Matrixes Word matrixes (sometimes called matrices) are a tool used to help kids learn about word parts and…
Read all about spelling inventories, an important assessment tool for teachers! Learn what they are, and how to use them, and get a free and simplified version (3 pdfs) to use with your students. 📝 What Is a Spelling Inventory? A spelling inventory is a task given to kids to assess their current spelling and…
Learn research-backed ways to teach sight words and get 3 FREE lists with all 220 Dolch words organized by vowel sound. This Science of Reading-aligned resource makes it easy to teach High Frequency Words based on similar sounds and features. 📃 What Are Dolch Sight Words? Edward Dolch was an educator from the 1930’s who…
Check out our list of the best Science of Reading books for teachers, all aligned with Orton Gillingham, to help you gain important knowledge as you teach students to read! About the Books As teachers, we never stop learning! That’s why it’s important to find trustworthy, relevant, research-backed resources. From our list of best free…
Learn all about phoneme manipulation, an important foundational phonological awareness skill. Use the 3 free worksheets for kids to practice this skill by changing beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words! What Is Phoneme Manipulation? Phoneme manipulation is changing sounds in words. This can be done by adding, deleting, or substituting sounds in words. A…