Magic e words can throw new readers for a loop!  They’ve finally got the hang of CVC words (such as hat) and CCVC words (such as trip), and then we expect them to change up t … read more

This is a fun activity for practicing the ending blend –nch. It is ideal for students who have learned both tch and ch, but are struggling to discriminate /nch/ at the end of words. Some student … read more

A key question we as teachers should stop and ask ourselves is …”are my students focusing on learning to read? Or, have they become automatic in their reading, to the point where they can  … read more

Although we use contractions frequently in daily speech, they tend to be difficult for students to use in reading and writing. The word “Contraction” literally means “pull together&r … read more

Using a key word such as pizza while teaching letter P can help students better recall the sound in the future. This simple multisensory activity focuses on having your student(s) differentiate betwee … read more

Orton-Gillingham in the general education classroom: A Teacher’s Journey Julie, a first-grade general education teacher, shares her journey in learning Phonics First Orton-Gillingham and implem … read more