As parents and teachers, we have all watched budding hand writers form the letters in their names for the first time. The construction is often atypical and painstaking. If formal handwriting is not t … read more

How often have you heard that teaching handwriting is a thing of the past? Some say that students will not need to formally learn handwriting because we are now in the digital age. We are told that ke … read more

All cultures have spoken languages, but not all languages have a written counterpart. Speaking is a natural process that occurs whether formal rules are associated with it or not. In Proust and the Sq … read more

In the realm of early literacy education, decodable readers have emerged as a critical tool for teaching reading. These specialized books are meticulously designed to align with students' phonics … read more

Reading is a fundamental skill that sets the stage for a child's educational journey. For parents looking to support their child's reading development at home, decodable readers are an inval … read more

The Three-Part Drill is an excellent way to practice previously taught sounds for reading, spelling, and fluency. After a new skill is taught it becomes part of the Three-Part Drill. In Brainspring’s& … read more