The Three Great Spelling Rules (The 1-1-1 Doubling Rule, the Magic-E Rule, and the Y Rule) present difficulty to many students, often requiring additional practice sessions to truly master these rules … read more

Whether you are a teacher or a parent, games are an excellent way to motivate even the most reluctant child!  With the demands of school, kids can easily begin to resist learning.  Weekly spelling tes … read more

If you are working on strengthening your students understanding of morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning in our language, here is an example of a simple, yet effective, multisensory activ … read more

Vowel team ea makes the long sound of e (as in peach), however, these two letters can also make the short e sound (as in bread). Make this sound for ea memorable with a tasty and edible lesson! Materi … read more

The1-1-1-v Doubling Rule is difficult for many students, often requiring additional practice. If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to help students practice spelling words with and without thi … read more

As educators, we know the value of practicing short vowel sounds: It aids in rapid recall, increases accuracy in reading and spelling, and improves reading speed and fluency. Here is a simple, effecti … read more