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

How Phonological Awareness Enables Reading & SpellingThe starting point to reading and spelling is recognizing sound. Before we expose our students to print, we want to ensure they have stron … 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

Homeschooling with Orton-Gillingham: A Parents Journey with Phonics First Julie, a mother, and pre-kindergarten teacher shares her journey in using Phonics First while homeschooling her daughter and … read more

The Holidays are upon us. Sometimes with the hustle and bustle, important things are pushed aside or left undone. Don’t let reading become one of those untouched items! Studies show that students who … read more

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 the vowel sounds. Many educ … read more