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 all about heart words! We’re sharing everything from what heart words are to the most effective way to teach kids to read and spell irregular words, and sharing the best resources. Get tons of FREE heart word slides, worksheets, videos, and more to help make teaching irregular words easy, fun, and effective! ♥ What…
Get a FREE resource with 59 common homophones in one organized list, plus a FREE no prep fill-in-the-blank worksheet with homophone sentences! This helps kids to expand their knowledge of homophones and build their vocabulary as they learn! Homophone List Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but they have different spellings and different…
Get a free template for a student-created homophone book using these free worksheets! Children will love using these worksheets to create a book for learning and reviewing the meaning and spelling of common homophones. 💜 Why We Love It This student-created book is made up of our free homophones worksheet. These worksheets provide targeted practice…
Read all about the BEST instructional strategies and activities for teaching homophones. Included are sample activities and best practice strategies to help! What are Homophones? Homophone is a word made up of two Greek bases – homo and phone. In Greek, homo means same and phone means sound. The translation of the word literally means:…
Get these 3 free Thanksgiving-themed word mapping worksheets for practicing 3, 4, and 5 phoneme-grapheme mapping! Each fun worksheet features seasonal imagery, including pumpkins, acorns, and a Pilgrim’s hat. Why We Love It We love celebrating the seasons! Our Thanksgiving-Themed Acrostic Poem, Color-By-Sight-Word, and Activity Placemats printables are classroom favorites, and now we’re coming in hot…
Elkonin Boxes, also referred to as Sound Boxes, are an important tool used to help build sound awareness, letter-sound connections, and decoding and encoding skills in young students. Learn all about this simple instructional tool – what they are, why they work, and how to use them. What Are Elkonin Boxes? Elkonin boxes, also known…
Learn all about the three sounds of suffix -ed, including the rules for when each sound is used within base words. Then grab yourself a free printable poster that will reinforce the rules for correctly pronouncing suffix -ed sound words! All About Suffix -ED A suffix is a meaningful word part added to the end…
If you’re considering getting trained or certified in Orton-Gillingham (AKA Structured Literacy), then you’re at the right place! We’ll explore what you’ll need to consider for OG training or certification, explaining the differences between these terms and the best training and certification options out there. 🤷♀️ What is Orton Gillingham? ✏️ Orton Gillingham is not…
Learn all about the 6 syllable types in the English language: Closed, Open, Magic E, Vowel Team/Diphthong, R-controlled, and Consonant+le. Knowing these types of syllables will help readers decode and spell words with accuracy! Get lots of examples of each syllable type, plus get a FREE printable pdf chart with graphics for reinforcement. Are There…
This free no-prep printable spelling practice tic tac toe board is an entertaining and engaging game for students in grades 1-4 to practice their vocabulary words! Get your spelling lists and get started! Why We Love It There’s nothing we like more than making learning fun! And traditionally, vocabulary and spelling practice can be a…