by Karina Richland | Nov 5, 2025 | Spelling
Have you ever tried to explain to a child why miss has two S’s but bus only has one? English spelling can feel like a collection of random, frustrating rules. But for many words, there’s a clear pattern that, once learned, can make spelling feel predictable and...
by Karina Richland | Nov 3, 2025 | Spelling
English spelling can feel like a collection of random, frustrating rules. Why is there one ‘l’ in “pal” but two in “pall”? For a child just learning to read and write, these inconsistencies can be confusing and discouraging. This is where the Floss Rule comes in. It’s...
by Karina Richland | Feb 5, 2025 | A PRIDE Post, Dyslexia, Spelling, Uncategorized
Spelling Strategies for Kids with Dyslexia Reading and spelling go together, but spelling strategies can be harder for kids with dyslexia. When we read, we know the words we see. But when we spell, we must make the words ourselves, and that can be tricky for our...
by Karina Richland | Jun 5, 2024 | Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Multisensory Teaching, Orton-Gillingham, Spelling, Structured Literacy
Why the Orton‑Gillingham Approach Delivers Real Results in Structured Literacy The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured literacy method designed to help students who struggle with reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. While it benefits all learners, it...
by Karina Richland | May 6, 2024 | Activities and Games, Multisensory, Multisensory Teaching, Spelling
Teaching spelling words can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! There are many different methods and strategies that can help your students learn and remember their spellings. In this blog post, I will discuss the best ways to teach spelling words. I...
by Karina Richland | Feb 22, 2024 | Activities and Games, Multisensory, Multisensory Teaching, Reading, Reading Skills, Spelling
Breaking up words into syllables or chunks is a really important part of the reading process. Syllabication helps children learn to read and spell difficult words. If your child gets stuck on a difficult word, they can use the syllabication rules to figure it out. On...
