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Sound Wall in Structured Literacy: What It Is and How to Use It
Ready to use a sound wall in structured literacy? This guide explains what a sound wall is, how it differs from a word wall, and step-by-step setup tips for…
5 Fun Multisensory Reading Activities to Try With Your Child at Home
Schedule quality reading time with 5 fun multisensory reading activities for kids. These hands-on Orton-Gillingham methods help struggling readers build…
How to Teach Sight Words Using the Science of Reading
Get a free printable high-frequency word list and learn how to teach sight words using the Science of Reading heart word method. Start building strong,…
Reading Intervention Programs for Schools: A Buyer’s Guide for District Administrators
Find reading intervention programs for schools that fit your district. Compare costs, training needs, and evidence for Tier II…
Orton-Gillingham vs Wilson vs SPIRE: A Complete Comparison for Parents and Educators
Get a clear comparison of Orton-Gillingham vs Wilson vs SPIRE programs. Discover how PRIDE Reading Program delivers structured literacy without the training…
Best Homeschool Reading Curriculum for Dyslexia
Get the guidance you need to choose the best homeschool reading curriculum for dyslexia. Learn what to look for, red flags to avoid, and top programs compared.
Science of Reading vs Balanced Literacy: What Every Parent Should Know
Understand how the Science of Reading vs Balanced Literacy debate affects your child and what to look for in a proven program.
Structured Literacy: A Complete Guide for Parents and Educators
Get a clear understanding of structured literacy and how it helps struggling readers. Learn the six core components and how they build reading success.
Scarborough’s Reading Rope: A Complete Guide to the Two Key Strands for Teachers and Parents
Explore how Scarborough’s Reading Rope can help you identify weak strands and strengthen reading instruction.
Dictation in Structured Literacy: A Step-by-Step Teaching Routine
Learn how dictation in structured literacy connects reading and spelling in a step-by-step routine.
What Are Vowel Teams? A Guide for Teaching Phonics
Ready to help your child master vowel teams? Read our complete Orton-Gillingham guide for teachers and parents with practical multisensory phonics activities.
Phonics Assessment: Actions for Differentiating Instruction
Learn how a phonics assessment can quickly identify reading gaps. Guide your differentiated literacy instruction.
Heart Words: A Structured Literacy Teaching Guide
Start teaching heart words through sound-to-spelling mapping. Use this structured literacy routine for lasting reading and spelling growth.
Decodable Books: How to Choose and Use Them
Get practical decodable books guidance for choosing and using the right texts to build accurate, confident reading skills at home or school.
Silent E Rule: Word Lists and Teaching Activities
Get practical silent e rule word lists, clear exception guidance, and multisensory activities that help children read and spell with confidence.
Multisensory Spelling Activities: A Lesson Guide
Spelling errors repeat when a child hears sounds but cannot map them to print. A structured routine gives each sound a clear path into memory and writing. Explore the PRIDE Homeschool Curriculum for structured reading and spelling lessons. Multisensory spelling...
What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)? A Guide for Parents
Your child's teacher just mentioned that your child has been placed in an "RTI program" at school. Maybe you got a letter home, or you heard the term during a parent-teacher conference. Either way, you want to understand what it means for your child, and you want to...
Auditory Processing Disorder and Reading: What Parents Need to Know
If your child struggles with reading, you may have heard the term auditory processing disorder (APD). This condition affects how the brain understands spoken language, and it can have a real impact on how children learn to read. The good news is that with the right...
How to Teach Reading to a Child with Autism
Teaching a child with autism to read can feel overwhelming at first. Many parents and educators wonder where to begin, which methods will work, and how to keep a child engaged through the process. The good news: children on the autism spectrum can and do learn to...
Dyslexia Signs: 8 Warning Signs Every Parent Should Recognize
If your child struggles with reading and you have a gut feeling that something is not quite right, you are not alone. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the United States, affecting roughly 1 in 5 children. According to the International Dyslexia...
Phonological Awareness vs Phonemic Awareness
Phonological awareness vs phonemic awareness can sound like a technical distinction, but it is one of the most practical differences for helping a child learn to read. Phonological awareness is the broad ability to hear and work with the sound structure of spoken...
How to Teach Reading Using the Orton-Gillingham Approach
Many children struggle to read, and teachers and parents often wonder what they can do differently. The Orton-Gillingham approach is one of the most effective methods for teaching reading, especially for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Rooted in...
Multisensory Learning: How It Transforms Reading Instruction
Many students struggle with reading not because they lack intelligence, but because traditional instruction only activates one or two sensory pathways at a time. Multisensory learning changes this by engaging sight, sound, touch, and movement together, building...
Reading Programs for Schools: How to Evaluate and Choose the Right One
Selecting a reading program for your school or district is one of the highest-stakes curriculum decisions you will make. The program you choose shapes how thousands of students learn to decode words, build fluency, and develop comprehension skills they will carry for...
Orton-Gillingham Scope and Sequence Guide
Orton-Gillingham Scope and Sequence: What Skills Should Come First? When a child is struggling to read, the order of instruction matters as much as the instruction itself. An Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence gives parents, tutors, and teachers a clear path for...
Reading Intervention Strategies That Actually Work: An Evidence-Based Guide
When a student struggles to read, the solution is rarely "more of the same." Effective reading intervention requires targeted, research-backed strategies matched to the specific skill gaps each child faces. Whether you are a classroom teacher, reading specialist, or...
How to Choose the Right Orton-Gillingham Tutor for Your Child
How to Choose the Right Orton-Gillingham Tutor for Your Child Choosing an Orton-Gillingham tutor can feel overwhelming when your child is already frustrated with reading. You want someone who understands dyslexia, teaches phonics in a clear sequence, and helps your...
Sight Words vs. Heart Words: The Key Difference
If you have been teaching reading for any length of time, you have probably heard both terms tossed around: sight words and heart words. They sound similar, and many parents and teachers use them interchangeably. But they are not the same thing, and understanding the...
Phonemic Awareness Activities for Struggling Readers
When a child struggles to read, the root cause often traces back to one foundational skill: phonemic awareness. This is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. Without it, decoding written text becomes a guessing...
Syllable Division Rules: A Complete Guide with Examples
When a child encounters a long, unfamiliar word, what happens? They freeze. They guess. They skip it entirely. Syllable division rules give students a reliable strategy for breaking those intimidating words into smaller, manageable chunks they can actually decode....