by Affiliate Wp | Jun 26, 2026 | Language & Reading
Rote memorization often fails struggling readers when they encounter words that do not follow standard phonics rules. Traditional sight word lists force children to guess rather than map sounds to letters. This new approach helps students master heart words with...
by Karina Richland | Jun 12, 2026 | Language & Reading
Many students hit a wall when they find difficult words in a text. Simple reading rarely builds the deep word knowledge kids need to understand new ideas. Using direct methods to teach new terms can bridge the gap between reading words and knowing what they mean....
by Karina Richland | May 30, 2026 | Language & Reading
English Language Learners make up one of the fastest-growing student populations in American schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 5.4 million students in U.S. public schools are classified as English Learners,...
by Karina Richland | May 11, 2026 | Language & Reading, Science of Reading
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...
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Articles & Resources, Language & Reading
Nothing stalls a creative writing session faster than uncertainty. For a young writer, the fear of choosing the wrong word—like “ate” instead of “eight”—can be enough to make them put their pencil down. This is especially true for students who learn differently, as...
by Karina Richland | Apr 22, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Language & Reading
You noticed a student in your classroom who is falling behind in reading. The whole-class instruction that works for most of your students is not enough for this child. You want to help, but you are not sure what the next step looks like. This is exactly the situation...
