National Reading Month is going strong here at Brainspring! What is a red word, and what are their origins? How much of our complex English language follows spelling rules compared to these irregular … read more

Movement! Some of our students just need to get up, move around, and let out some energy. Why not practice some word reading featuring tricky sounds while getting active!? The hopscotch mat showcased … read more

Introducing the –tch rule was a lot of fun using my own Bitmoji! Here I am with a big baseball glove, perfect for “catch.” In my first grade class I begin with a whole group lesson using a PowerPoint … read more

We like to get creative with spelling rules. Spelling is typically challenging for our students, so why not have some fun with it? This activity will help students rule out when to use -dge at the end … read more

Over the past several years, laws pertaining to dyslexia have sprung up at both the state and national level. Many of these laws have resulted from a strong and dedicated group of teachers, parents, … read more

For those of you working on strengthening beginning or ending blend sounds, who also have students who love to color, try this out! This activity is quick, adaptable, and multisensory. It can also be … read more