by Karina Richland | Mar 5, 2024 | Language & Reading, Phonemic Awareness, phonics, Phonological Awareness, Reading Skills
An early reading program can provide essential support for young learners—learn how. Children learn at every stage in their lives, but the early years are some of the most important ones in a child’s life—especially when it comes to language and learning. When...
by Karina Richland | Feb 9, 2024 | Language & Reading, Phonemic Awareness, phonics, Phonological Awareness, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Reading Skills, Rhyming, Structured Literacy
Exploring the science of reading for new learners one step at a time. Reading is one of the most valuable skills in the world, which is why it is one of the first core skills that we teach children in school. Having the ability to read—and read well—allows children to...
by Karina Richland | Feb 4, 2024 | Activities and Games, Language & Reading, Phonemic Awareness, phonics, Phonological Awareness, Rhyming
The terms phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics are three important components that comprise high-quality reading instruction. Although all three sound similar and are connected, there is a vast difference. Understanding the differences between them...
by Karina Richland | Nov 7, 2023 | Articles & Resources, Language & Reading, phonics, Reading, Reading Skills, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
A child’s relationship with reading starts young–learn how reading phonics programs offer ongoing reading support. Most children begin learning to read by the age of seven years old. However, for many young readers, this particular skill does not always follow a...
by Karina Richland | Nov 6, 2023 | Dyslexia, Language & Reading, phonics, Reading, Reading Skills
Children with dyslexia struggle learning to read – find out how systematic phonics instruction can help build foundational reading skills. Children with dyslexia are capable of learning to read and spell well – they just need a different approach to learning....