A teacher once emailed a fantastic question her students had raised. After reading it, I couldn’t believe I had never paid much attention to it. (Don’t you just love how observant kid … read more

Hi Parents! If you’re reading this, your child receives phonics instruction using a program called Phonics First®. As we all adapt to virtual classrooms, your help with Phonics First® will be very im … read more

Soon, the 2020-21 school year will come to an end! Along with the excitement (and the kids think THEY are excited!), always comes a sense of urgency and regret. I feel like I could have done more, cou … read more

There is no doubt that 2020 had been a very challenging year (and 2021 hasn’t seen a drastic improvement)! Throughout all, teachers and parents have tried very hard to adjust, sometimes doing it well … read more

Is the conversation in the image above familiar to you? Maybe you have a child, student, or loved one who communicates like this? Are the words “huh” or “what” a daily occurrence when speaking?In the … 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