Single vowels have short and long sounds, slowing readers down because they think about which sound works with the words they read. When two vowels are together in a word, it is called a vowel digraph … read more

Here’s a fun, crafty, multisensory way to help students who need additional practice distinguishing between the “w” and “wh” /hw/ sounds and spelling (lessons 1-28 and 1-32.) It can be tailored to stu … read more

As students grow as readers and writers, they will encounter more significant words. One type of larger word is a compound word. Compound words are two little words joined together to make a new word. … read more

While we educators so often envision our classrooms or tutoring sessions to be quiet and calm, I have noticed that my most engaging and enriching lessons tend to be the ones that get a little “jumpy.” … read more

Here is an entertaining multisensory activity to use with Lesson 2-17.Your students will have enjoy matching the dictation words from Lesson 2-17 with the clues and solving the word puzzle.  Materials … read more

This game is guaranteed to be a favorite with your students! It includes all 16 ending blends found in lessons 2-13 A, B, and C and can be used as a multisensory activity for lessons 2-14 or 2-15.  Th … read more