Students in Brainspring’s Structures program learn the different Greek and Latin number roots. Many of the root words tend to come easy for students to remember. In my experience, however, stude … read more

One of the more challenging concepts for students to master is using the correct spelling for Consonant-Y words.  They often have difficulty knowing if a word should have a single consonant between th … read more

In Brainspring’s Phonics First® and Stuctures® programs, syllabication is one of the main components of the Five-Part Lesson Plan. The eight different syllable types are introduced one-at-a-time … read more

This is a great multisensory spelling activity to accompany the “sm” beginning blends.  All you’ll need is some Marshmallows, a wooden skewer, and a marker.  If you allow snacks in your cl … read more

My younger students really seem to enjoy this simple spelling game. To make it, you will need some clothespins, a clothes hanger, and some letter stickers.  Assembly time is quick: Simply place one le … read more

Sometimes I find myself getting stuck in a rut when it comes time to create vibrant and fun multisensory activities for my students. I like having ideas that I can use year after year with students of … read more