by Karina Richland | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a child continues to guess at words, forgets patterns, or becomes discouraged during reading practice, the problem may not be effort. The instruction may need to be more explicit, systematic, and responsive to how that child learns. The best phonics programs for...
by Karina Richland | May 17, 2026 | Orton-Gillingham, Uncategorized
Many children struggle to read, and teachers and parents often wonder what they can do differently. The Orton-Gillingham approach is one of the most effective methods for teaching reading, especially for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Rooted in...
by Freshy Sites | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
If your child struggles with reading, you have probably heard the term “Orton-Gillingham method” mentioned by teachers, tutors, or other parents. But what does this method actually involve, and why do so many reading specialists consider it the gold...
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The silent E rule is a phonics pattern where a final “e” at the end of a word is not pronounced but changes the preceding vowel to its long sound. In the Vowel-Consonant-E (VCe) pattern, the silent E turns “cap” into “cape,”...
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Teaching a child to read can feel like one of the most important jobs in the world, because it is. The journey begins with phonics—the foundational skill of connecting letters to their sounds. But how do you make this abstract concept stick? The answer is simple: you...
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The silent E rule states that when a word ends in the letter “e” separated from another vowel by a single consonant, that final “e” is silent and makes the preceding vowel say its long sound. For example, “hop” becomes...
