This post is for parents or caregivers who want to help their child learn to read. This post is geared toward beginning readers, so it will cover strategies for teaching phonics. There is a lot more to reading than phonics, but mastering phonics provides the essential foundation, so that is where we will begin. What is Phonics?Phonics is a method of teaching reading that focuses on the ... Read More about How to Teach Phonics to Your Child at Home
Dictation in a Structured Literacy Classroom
You’ve got phoneme-grapheme mapping, blending, and decodable texts… but are you using dictation? It’s one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) tools in a structured literacy routine.Dictation doesn’t just help with spelling. It strengthens decoding, phonics knowledge, and writing conventions all in one shot. When used consistently and intentionally, dictation helps solidify the phonics ... Read More about Dictation in a Structured Literacy Classroom
How to Use a Word Matrix
If you’ve ever taught morphology or dabbled in Structured Word Inquiry (SWI), you’ve likely encountered the term word matrix. But what exactly is a word matrix? How can we use it to deepen students’ understanding of words? And why is it such a powerful tool for teaching spelling, meaning, and word connections? Let’s dive in.A word matrix is an incredible tool to deepen students' understanding of ... Read More about How to Use a Word Matrix
Decoding Strategies for Beginning Readers
Decoding is a crucial skill for beginning readers as they learn to make sense of written words. Decoding requires two essential skills: Phoneme blending and letter-sound knowledge. As soon as students know a handful of letters, they can begin decoding words with those sounds. (Read more about how to integrate decoding into your alphabet instruction here.) Decoding strategies provide a structured ... Read More about Decoding Strategies for Beginning Readers
Using Word Sorts to Boost Phonics Skills
Word sorts are an essential tool in phonics instruction, but are you using them to their full potential? When done correctly, they can go beyond simple categorizing to help students deeply understand phonics generalizations and apply them to their reading and writing. Word Sorts are simple, interactive, and incredibly powerful when done right. In this post, we’ll explore how to effectively use ... Read More about Using Word Sorts to Boost Phonics Skills
Science of Reading Assessments
Science of Reading-Aligned assessments are a vital tool in identifying students' strengths and areas for growth. By using a combination of screeners, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring, teachers can provide targeted instruction to help every student succeed.After getting the classroom ready, welcoming the kids, and going over routines, it'll be assessment time. I know it can be boring ... Read More about Science of Reading Assessments
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