Did you know vowels are the core sounds of the English language? Many languages are consonant-rich and have fewer vowels. English is vowel-rich because … there are so many vowels! The five short … 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

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&# … 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

Have you ever had a student that is resistant to participating in a phonics lesson? Or, maybe you’ve had a student who always seems to get off-topic? If so, this simple game board is for you. Print a … read more