by Asher Richland | Jan 3, 2024 | Multisensory, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Fluency, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
The world of reading instruction is fraught with myths and misconceptions, often clouding our understanding of what effective literacy instruction really looks like. Let’s debunk some common myths and clarify what the research about the Science of Reading actually...
by Karina Richland | Oct 18, 2023 | Language & Reading, Phonological Awareness, Reading
Phonological Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds of spoken language. It is the foundation of reading and is a critical component to future reading skills, especially for children with language processing disorders, such as dyslexia, auditory...
by Karina Richland | Sep 12, 2023 | Articles & Resources, Language & Reading, Orton-Gillingham, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
What is the Science of Reading? The Science of Reading is a term that refers to research that has been conducted over the past twenty years by leading reading experts, cognitive scientists, and reading researchers on how we learn to read. There is an actual...
by Karina Richland | Sep 5, 2023 | A PRIDE Post, Language & Reading, Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Reading Fluency, Science of Reading
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, innovative approaches often emerge, reshaping how we teach and learn. One such groundbreaking shift is the Science of Reading, an evidence-based method that is revolutionizing literacy education. Understanding the Science...
by Karina Richland | Feb 28, 2023 | Language & Reading, Phonological Awareness, Rhyming
Rhyming is an important first step in the reading development for children. When a child learns to rhyme, they learn to focus on how language works. They also begin to notice all the individual sounds within each word. If your child knows that jig and pig rhyme, then...
by Karina Richland | Nov 12, 2022 | Activities and Games, Learning Differences, Multisensory, Multisensory Teaching, Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Learning Digraphs in phonics or Orton-Gillingham lessons (sh, th, wh, ch) can be really fun if you make a game out of it. Here is a really great activity that will give your student a chance to use some movement while learning digraphs at the same time. Here is how...
