Teaching the Schwa
Have you heard about the schwa sound? I had never learned about this sound until I went through Orton-Gillingham training. After I learned about what the schwa is, I realized…
Silent E Jobs & Why They are Important
Many students learn about silent e (or final e) within CVCe words, but silent e jobs don’t end there! There are many jobs that silent e has and learning these…
What are the 6 Syllable Types?
If you’ve received any formal training in phonics, you may have encountered the 6 syllable types. I first learned about these in my Orton-Gillingham training and it rocked my teaching…
3 Science of Reading Terms: Phonemes, Graphemes, and Morphemes
When you first dive into the Science of Reading, there are a lot of terms to know. As you dive into your SoR journey, it can be overwhelming to remember…
Teaching Final Stable Syllables
A final stable syllable (also known as a consonant + le syllable) is found at the end of a multisyllabic word, such as candle. These syllable types are often overlooked,…
The 3 Sounds of the Letter O
The letter O is the least reliable vowel in English. Students are often first taught the short o sound, as in dock and mop. The letter O is short when…
Games and Activities for Teaching Consonant Digraphs
One of the trickiest concepts every reading teacher has to teach is the concept of consonant digraphs. Two letters, but one sound – it goes against all the other rules…
Teaching R-Controlled Vowels
Bossy R words can be so fun! Are you teaching r-controlled vowels in your classroom? Keep reading for some fun bossy r teaching ideas! Understanding r-controlled vowels can be tricky…
3 Must-Have Elements in Your Phonics Lessons
Teaching phonics can feel overwhelming. You have so much curriculum to cover. You’re expected to do both reading and writing workshops. You only have so much time to teach phonics…
The Science of Reading Sight Words: What SoR Tells Us About Sight Words
Are your students struggling to learn sight words? The Science of Reading sight words may surprise you! Sight words are incredibly tricky, especially for students that may have low working…
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