One of the early signs of dyslexia is reading failure. Even with research-based phonics instruction, dyslexic kids struggle to read. Without phonics instruction, however, dyslexic children may not …
Inflectional Ending ing Printable Books
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Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is the most effective method for teaching children how to read. The reading and cognitive science research prove that systematic, explicit phonics is …
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Explicit Phonics vs Implicit Phonics
Research is conclusive. Explicit phonics instruction is the most effective, reliable way to teach a child to read. Explicit means the instruction is direct. The child does not have to "guess" at words …
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Teaching Spelling in K-3
Kids should learn how to spell while they are learning how to read. Spelling is encoding, while reading is decoding. The two skills are linked, and gains in one area can facilitate gains in the other. …
What is Long o?
Long o is a first grade phonics sound. Kids learn the first long o sound when they learn o_e as in hope. Typically, educators teach the o_e sound with other silent e sounds: a_e as in make, e_ as in …
Why is phonics important?
We are all familiar with phonics. However, parents often can’t identify research-based instruction. Phonics is not enough. In fact, most phonics lessons are so butchered, they are far from …
Silent e Exceptions
Silent e is a common phonics rule. Some silent e words include: skate, gate, hike, pile, poke, cove, cute, rake... etc. The silent e rule also goes by the name of bossy e and magic e. Kids usually …
Quick Literacy Tips for Parents
In k-3, kids should learn to decode. If your child is falling behind, be sure to find an early intervention program through school or on your own. After 3rd grade, decoding lessons are over and kids …
Halloween Phonics Stories
Are you looking for Halloween phonics stories to get your students in the spirit of October? Here are links to 2 free phonics stories, leveled by grade: Halloween phonics story for …