When working with older students, the question arises: What multisensory objects will grab their attention, be memorable, yet still be interactive? In this blog, I am going to share some of my favorit … read more

Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language. They are the building blocks of words and play a crucial role in the structure and formation of words. Understanding morphemes is essential f … read more

I teach Structures in small groups and receive frequent questions regarding motivating students. How can you get a student struggling with reading, likely hates reading, and who has been in interventi … read more

Sight words are familiar words that are recognized and not sounded out. They often occur in books and reading materials. These words can be difficult to sound out and spell, so it is best to memorize … read more

“Experts in literacy and child development have discovered that if children know eight nursery rhymes by heart by the time they’re four years old, they’re usually among the best readers by the time th … read more

Prefixes are added to a root word to change the meaning of the word. Each prefix has a different context. When students learn the purpose of each prefix, they can understand the importance of various … read more