Semantic mapping is a helpful strategy for students to better understand and connect words! Learn more about what semantic mapping is, how to use it in the classroom, and get a FREE Semantic Mapping Template to make implementation easy! What Is Semantic Mapping? Semantic mapping is a strategy used to connect and organize words in…
Sentence anagrams are a must in your structured literacy classroom routine! Learn what sentence anagrams are, why they’re effective, and get a FREE printable to use with your students. What Are Sentence Anagrams? A sentence anagram is a fun word-play activity that targets many important literacy skills like syntax, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Students are…
Learn about the principles and components of Structured Literacy, the most effective approach for helping struggling readers and writers. Explore why it works and how it’s different from Balanced Literacy. This post is sponsored by Lexercise. All opinions are our own!📚 Take a free Dyslexia Screener and learn more about Dyslexia Therapy options for struggling readers and writers! What Is Structured…
Most people can recognize rhyme, but few truly understand its significance or how it supports early literacy. Explore what rhyme is, why it’s essential for reading development, and effective strategies for teaching rhyme following a Science of Reading approach. What Is Rhyme? Rhyme is the repetition of sounds at the end of words. When words…
Have you ever heard that intelligent people can’t be dyslexic, or that dyslexics see letters backward? Is dyslexia even real? We’re exploring and debunking 14 common dyslexia myths and sharing important facts about dyslexia! This post is sponsored by Lexercise. All opinions are our own!📚 Take a free Dyslexia Screener and learn more about Dyslexia Therapy options for struggling readers and…
What are the symptoms of dyslexia? Like an iceberg, some symptoms are visible, while much is hidden. Learn about the hidden and visible symptoms of dyslexia, the strengths of dyslexia, and how to support kids! This post is sponsored by Lexercise. All opinions are our own!📚 Take a free Dyslexia Screener and learn more about…
You’ve probably heard the term before, but exactly what is dyslexia? As part of our dyslexia info series, we’re sharing definitions, characteristics, research, and resources for parents and teachers of struggling readers. This post is sponsored by Lexercise. All opinions are our own.📚 Take a FREE Dyslexia Screener and learn more about Dyslexia Therapy options…
Did you know vowels and consonants are sounds, not letters?! Review the definitions, characteristics, examples, and the differences between vowels and consonants to better understand and teach this foundational information. What Are Vowels and Consonants? Let’s start by reviewing some important background information. All words in the English language are made up of a combination…
Learn all about phonemes, graphemes, and morphemes. Learn what these terms mean, their importance in the field of literacy, and the power of teaching phoneme-grapheme correspondences and morphemic analysis. Phonemes, Graphemes, & Morphemes The terms phonemes, grapheme, and morpheme have a few things in common as they relate to the structure of the English language….
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite children’s books for building vocabulary. These fun and engaging books will create an awareness of and interest in words, creating deep and meaningful connections for learning new and important vocabulary words. Building Vocabulary Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and what they mean. The National Reading Panel (2000)…