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 | Feb 13, 2023 | 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 7, 2023 | 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 | Sep 10, 2022 | 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...
by Karina Richland | Sep 20, 2021 | Language & Reading, Phonological Awareness, Rhyming, Speech, Speech Therapy
Phonological awareness involves being able to hear and recognize the different sounds within words. It is the foundation of reading. Without this crucial skill, a child cannot learn to read. Children that have strong phonological awareness are able to do things like...
