Never Say, “Sound it Out,” and Other Advice, From the Teacher Next Door
A look at the three cueing system, and its origins.
The Matthew Effect & How to Provide Reading Practice for Students who Can’t Read Yet!
Advice that is commonly given to teachers of students who lag behind their peers in reading is to make sure that they get lots and lots of practice. Your students who need remediation must get more practice reading than those who are reading well, we are told. You...
What is the Science of Reading?
You may be hearing more and more about the Science of Reading lately. Do you wonder what it is that everyone is talking about? My goal is to give you a quick synopsis of the Science of Reading, so that you can see what all of the excitement is about!...
Orthographic Mapping Leads to Reading Enjoyment
Now, here is something to really sink your teeth into. Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea, and find a cozy, quiet spot to read. I have been learning about orthographic mapping over the past many months, and I feel that I am finally getting a grasp on it. This post...
Structured Literacy – The Sextuplets! AKA The 6 Syllable Types
As an identical twin, I think I look for doubles, similarities, or matches in almost everything I do. If you are a twin like me, you likely find other twins to be fascinating, and swarm toward them like moths to a flame. I had the absolute luck of getting to work in...
“Cracking the Code” – Phonics Instruction Benefits All Students
In researching the topic of teaching reading, I was happy to come across the following statements, from two very respected and credible sources, adamantly vouching for phonics instruction: "The topic is seemingly simple - phonics. Do children need instruction in...