Letter formation is a foundational skill that plays an important role in early literacy development. When children learn how to form letters correctly, they build the necessary skills for handw … read more

R controlled vowels (ie “Bossy R”) can be practiced with this Thaumatrope activity, which is a fun DIY toy and optical illusion that can be used to accompany a lesson with Bossy R sound /i … read more

A Diphthong is a unique sound that typically requires lots of practice and repetition to master. In this Multisensory Monday activity, students discover the diphthong ow (as in cow) by listening to a … read more

-nk ending sounds can be tricky for students (-ink, -ank, -onk, -unk) to become automatic with. The letters n and k usually sound especially strange next to a vowel, and it’s easier for students … read more

When students learn a new sound, they have a stronger chance of retaining the newly learned sound with frequent repetition and exposure. Why not practice a new sound with alliteration stories and a fu … read more

June’s blog topic focuses on the importance of recess and student achievement. Our next article explains some of the research and findings on why physical activity is recommended for setting stu … read more