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Multisensory Monday- Wormy Red Words (Sight Words)

Multisensory Monday- Wormy Red Words (Sight Words)

Posted by Samantha Brooks on 28th May 2017

My students always benefit from Red Word (Sight Word) practice. This activity uses a multisensory approach that helps strengthen long-term memory recall. It’s inexpensive and easy to put togethe … read more
Multisensory Monday: Handwriting Tracing Board

Multisensory Monday: Handwriting Tracing Board

Posted by Brainspring on 15th May 2017

To build correct neuro-copies in their brains, some students need more guided multisensory practice using an exact model.  Tracing boards provide that opportunity for “perfect practice.”  Simply place … read more
It’s Not Nonsense to Teach Pseudo Words!

It’s Not Nonsense to Teach Pseudo Words!

Posted by Brainspring on 6th May 2017

As in many areas of education, there are differences of opinion as to what constitutes valuable instruction.  Regardless of on which side one falls, the measure should always be student understanding … read more
Teaching Red Words to Older Students

Teaching Red Words to Older Students

Posted by Brainspring on 17th Sep 2015

What Red Words (Sight Words) do my Older Students Need? I want to share a question about teaching Red Words to Older Students. This year she is using Structures® with her older students, 6-8th graders … read more

Multisensory Monday- Picky Turtle Letter T

Posted by Brainspring on 1st Jun 2014

Today is Multisensory Monday!  Today’s multisensory activity, Picky Turtle, is a fun way to practice the letter ‘t’. Materials Colored pencils or crayons PRINTABLE Turtle Picture PRINTABL … read more