Phonics is essential. Many kids won’t learn how to read without phonics. However, the term "phonics" covers a wide variety of materials. When people think about science-based reading instruction, they …
Teaching Letter Names and Sounds- What to Teach First?
There is much debate on teaching letter names and sounds. One camp says we should only teach letter sounds. Then, once children have mastered letter sounds, educators should introduce letter names. …
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Voiced vs Unvoiced Sounds
Have you heard of voiced vs unvoiced sounds? Some kids struggle with articulation. Their inability to articulate certain sounds may decrease their reading accuracy. Kids who struggle with articulation …
Sight Word List from Reading Elephant
Our sight word list is now up in our shop. Our sight word list follows the Reading Elephant decodable book series. The list also comes with an assessment so you can determine what sight words your …
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5 Tips for Dyslexic Readers
Dyslexic readers are often slow to learn to read. Once they read, they often read fewer words per minute than their peers. For dyslexic students, reading can become laborious and even result in …