by Karina Richland | Sep 24, 2025 | Reading Fluency
It’s tough to watch a child stumble through a sentence, their confidence sinking with every misread word. For many struggling readers, this experience turns reading into a source of anxiety they’d rather avoid altogether. The key to turning this around is building...
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 Karina Richland | 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 | 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 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 | Dec 18, 2023 | Multisensory, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Fluency, Reading Skills, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
Reading is not just a fundamental skill; it’s a gateway to a world of knowledge and imagination. However, for some children, the path to reading proficiency is fraught with challenges. The PRIDE Reading Program, grounded in the Science of Reading, is...
