If you are working on strengthening your students understanding of morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning in our language, here is an example of a simple, yet effective, multisensory activ … read more

Teachers frequently ask what the difference between phonological and phonemic awareness is. These two terms are often used interchangeably, however, there is a slight difference. Both of these te … read more

Vowel team ea makes the long sound of e (as in peach), however, these two letters can also make the short e sound (as in bread). Make this sound for ea memorable with a tasty and edible lesson! Materi … read more

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

The 1-1-1-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 th … 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