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:…
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…
Get 4 free versions of this printable Thanksgiving-themed Color by Sight Word worksheet! Each worksheet has fun seasonal imagery, and there are 4 versions for students at different levels (Pre-Primer and Primer) who are practicing decodable sight words and irregular heart words. Why We Love It Get the four Thanksgiving printable worksheets! There are four…
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…
Learn all about VCCV words! You’ll find out what they are and how to teach kids to break them apart when reading. Then, get comprehensive lists of 83 VCCV pattern words in four organized lists. All words are two syllables and perfect for scaffolded syllabication practice! What Are VCCV Words? VC/CV words are two-syllable words…
Using these 7 free printable All About Me Worksheets, young students get to share about who they are and what they enjoy in pictures, a perfect activity for the first day of school. For extra fun, staple the sheets together to make a personalized book for young children in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade! Why…
Learn everything you need to know about visual discrimination, including what it is, why it’s important, and how to teach it to students. Get our suggestions for multisensory activities and more resources to help students practice this important skill! What Is Visual Discrimination? Visual discrimination is the skill needed to determine the slight visual differences…
Decodable books are a great tool to use in structured literacy instruction. Decodable readers provide specific reinforcement of the explicit phonics skills taught, and they do this in an authentic and engaging way for children. We’ll explore the importance of using decodable readers and share a comprehensive list of the best decodable texts for sale….
Get 26 pages of free Beginning Sounds Cut and Paste printables with one worksheet for every letter of the alphabet, A-Z! These no-prep worksheets allow children to practice initial sounds in engaging ways like cutting, pasting, and sorting colorful pictures. 🔤 All About Beginning Sounds Identifying beginning sounds in words is a foundational phonological awareness…