Kids learn how to read in K-3. It takes English-speaking kids 4 years to learn how to decode. Thus, kids learn how to read in a series of incremental steps. If you're wondering when do kids start …
What are inflectional endings?
Inflectional endings include words with ing, ed, es/s and est at the end. Here are some examples: s as in catsing as in swimminged as in missed es as in catchesest as in …
Early Literacy Intervention is Best
Many wonder if an early literacy intervention is best. There’s a widely circulating myth that struggling k-2 readers just “catch on” without any opportunity cost. However, learning to read is a …
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Phonics rules for ee and ea
Do you have a struggling k-2 reader? Many struggling readers don't know long vowel sounds, which are common sounds in grade 1. In order to become a better reader, you're student may need access to …
Phonics Strategies & Books
Jen was in first grade. She disliked school intensely. In the morning, she begged her mom to let her stay home. At school during reading time, she looked down and tried to remain unnoticed. Jen hadn’t …