Conversation hearts are so much more than a sweet treat! These heart-shaped, sugary concoctions are a fantastic multisensory tool. Below are multiple activities you can do with them to incorporate som … read more

If you have been a teacher for any length of time, you have been bombarded with the idea of “using data to guide instruction.” Occasionally, however, the amount of data demanded is confusing – and qui … read more

Valentines Day is right around the corner, so I thought it’d be the perfect time to play a game all about finding ‘The Perfect Match’! In this activity, students will match syllables to create r … read more

Phonemic Awareness is at the top of the phonological awareness continuum. Readers must be able to blend, manipulate, and delete phonemes in their heads with automaticity. Often, we hear these skills r … read more

Almost seven years ago, I attended a class called “How to Screen for Dyslexia” instructed by Susan Barton, author of The Barton Spelling System and recognized by the International Dyslexia Association … read more

If you are like me, you are regularly looking for simple ways to make syllabication a little more fun. I found this trick a while back and have used it with success in my classroom and tutoring sessio … read more