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 Archives, 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 PRIDE | Feb 6, 2024 | Orton-Gillingham, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Reading Comprehension Archives, Reading Fluency, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
Structured literacy is an educational method based on the science of reading. This science deeply examines the reading process. It links reading to other language skills, like speaking, spelling, and writing. It also looks at the brain’s role in reading. Key...
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 Asher Richland | Jan 18, 2024 | Decoding, Endcoding, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Reading Fluency, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
Structured literacy, an educational approach grounded in the science of reading, stands out for its effectiveness in teaching reading and spelling. This method embraces the twin processes of decoding and encoding as fundamental to literacy. Decoding is the ability to...
by Karina Richland | Jan 10, 2024 | Multisensory Teaching, Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Skills, Rhyming
Teaching letters and sounds can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be! There are a few key things you can do to make the process smoother for both you and your student. In this blog post, I will discuss the importance of phonological awareness before...
