How Phonological Awareness Enables Reading & SpellingThe starting point to reading and spelling is recognizing sound. Before we expose our students to print, we want to ensure they have stron … read more

The1-1-1-v Doubling Rule is difficult for many students, often requiring additional practice. If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to help students practice spelling words with and without thi … read more

The past few years I have taught teachers how to implement explicit and multisensory phonics in the classroom using the Orton Gillingham methodology. I’ve traveled nationwide and have met … read more

As educators, we know the value of practicing short vowel sounds: It aids in rapid recall, increases accuracy in reading and spelling, and improves reading speed and fluency. Here is a simple, effecti … read more

We may find that some of our older students are really in a rut when it comes to reading and spelling. The missing piece to the puzzle may be due to gaps in their underlying phonological awareness. Or … read more

It Takes a Village  After more than twenty years of teaching, and several school closures, I found myself at a little school in the inner-city that felt like time had stopped. They still had the origi … read more