This is an easy game to make and can be used for a variety of skills and by a variety of ages. Begin by taking a plastic container with lid and cutting some holes in the top. You can do this with a bo … read more

Students often need intensive work to master short vowels or other difficult skills. This quick activity is designed to target weak areas in a fun way. To begin, print out this page. Cut out the apple … read more

What is the -dge Rule?The -dge rule is a key spelling rule in English that helps maintain the short vowel sound in one-syllable words ending with the /j/ sound. According to this rule, when the /j/ so … read more

Does anyone remember good old nursery rhymes from their childhood? Listening, singing, jumping rope and clapping hands to silly chants? Who remembers Hey Diddle Diddle or Hickory Dickory Dock? These s … read more

This week we feature guest contributor Sarah Murray, Ph.D. Sarah is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist whose practice is based in Southfield, Michigan. This week, Sarah takes a cli … read more

Phonological awareness is the foundation we lay for our students to become successful readers and spellers. If we were building a house, baking a cake, or planting a tree, we would first take the prel … read more