Controlled Readers Improve Reading Success

Posted by Brainspring on 31st Jul 2014

Hi everyone, I have been having a fantastic time this week putting on a training for a group of teachers.   Teaching them reminded me of how important the oral reading component of a phonics lesson is … read more

Multisensory Monday- C or K?

Posted by Brainspring on 27th Jul 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  Today’s activity is for practicing when to use c or k at the beginning of a word.  This is my favorite kind of multisensory activity to do because it is s … read more

Fruitful Summer Reading Tasks

Posted by Brainspring on 23rd Jul 2014

Hi everyone, An article in a newsletter I subscribe to got me thinking about something that loomed over my free, fun-filled summer days through my school years- The Summer Reading Assignment.  It was … read more

Multisensory Monday- Shooting for Fluency

Posted by Brainspring on 20th Jul 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  I have seen more kids than I even knew lived in my neighborhood these past few days as I have been walking my dog in the beautiful Michigan weather.  They … read more

Top 5 Tips for Working with Distractible Students

Posted by Brainspring on 16th Jul 2014

Hi everyone, Sometimes keeping students focused is a big challenge during a lesson.  I have had many students that struggle with attention issues and usually requires some extra effort to keep on task … read more

Multisensory Monday- Pick One, Change It

Posted by Brainspring on 13th Jul 2014

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday!  Today I have another activity that is perfect for a small group in a summer reading program, or anytime you want a quick, fun game to get students up out … read more