What is the “I’M GOING ON A PICNIC” Game?The game is called, “I’m Going on a Picnic…”  This game is a phonological awareness exercise. It makes students think about the patterns they hear in word … read more

As with Phonics First®, in Structures®, we teach several prefixes and suffixes. In Phonics First®, we focus more on reading and spelling with the affixes, but in Structures®, we also focus on the m … read more

Hi everyone, Welcome to Multisensory Monday Sarah's Spelling School. Today's rule for -ist and -est depends on the type of word, not a certain feature of the word like most of the other rules. As … read more

As educators, students occasionally ask us how to decide between suffix -tion and suffix -sion. Knowing whether to use the suffix -tion or -sion for many of us comes with time and practice. As we s … read more

The prefix ex- is commonly attached to the start of words. It is a language tool meaning separation, exclusion, or a former state of being. Whether it's an 'ex-president' leaving office or an 'exos … read more

When introducing Syllabication, some students find the seven steps difficult and need extra support to feel successful. Underlining and labeling the vowels, building the bridge, and the rest of the st … read more