Being able to write accurately and fluently is very important in written expression. Dysgraphia, a specific learning disability of written expression, is often discovered through a student’s written w … read more

Not all gifts are physical. Sometimes understanding is the best gift we can give one another. This holiday season, we encourage everyone to give the gift of a perspective shift to the students or kids … read more

Phonological awareness is a critical building block to a child’s literacy that can be practiced via play and fun games! In this video, Brainspring’s Director of Instruction, Katie H. demo … read more

This week is National Young Readers Week! I myself am looking forward to celebrating National Middle Age Readers Week, but I digress. Though reading is important at any age, reading at a young age … read more

Understanding how to identify accented syllables is a finer point of language, and should be addressed only after students have mastered phonics. ACCENT, STRESS, AND SCHWA Accent is also known as stre … read more

Pounding and fingertapping are essential skills for beginning or struggling spellers. Many teachers use the pounding and fingertapping hands available in the Brainspring Members Area. Make it Multisen … read more