Are you interested in 1-2 page decodable stories for your kindergarten and 1st grade students? We've added more consonant blends stories to our shop. These stories provide extra practice for dyslexic …
Examples of Consonant Digraphs
Consonant digraphs are 2 or more consonant letters in a row that make one sound. For example, /sh/ is a consonant digraph because s and h are both consonants and together they make one sound. Kids …
New Consonant Digraph Stories
We have 1-2 page consonant digraph stories available in our shop. Each story comes with reading comprehension questions. These stories are for extra practice for struggling readers or dyslexic …
25 Writing Prompts for Kids
Do you want your child to be a good writer one day? Writing is a critical skill that's used in almost every occupation. Writing can also help people come up with new ideas, have clearer thinking and …
Decodable readers vs other beginning reader books
Decodable readers are a type of phonics-based text designed to help kids learn to read. They are effective because they gradually introduce the most common phonics sounds. Some educators have been …
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Pre-reading skills that will get your child decoding
There are several essential pre-reading skills that a child needs to know before he reads his first book. A child needs to: There are many phonics units a child needs to learn in k-1. Letters …
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is estimated that around 10-15% of the world's population has dyslexia to some degree, making it one …
Quick Guide to the Science of Reading
The science of reading has become a buzzword in literacy circles. The term is supposed to encapsulate the body of research on early reading instruction. What is the science of reading? The …
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Teaching Letter Recognition
Letter recognition is a fundamental aspect of literacy. Whether you have a struggling reader or are teaching your child how to read, letter recognition is an important part of reading …
Why is my first grader struggling with reading?
You have a talented, smart child. You've read to her since she was a baby. Children's books with fringed edges are in boxes around your house. Your child has both brains and a good environment. You've …
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