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Table of contents: Intro: Should we use apps for teaching reading or not? App #1: Learn with Homer App #2: Hooked on Phonics App #3: Teach Your Monster (to Read) App #4: Readability Tutor App #5: Epic! App #6: Khan Academy Kids App #7: Reading Buddy App #8: Starfall *Affiliate Disclosure: Some links lead to […]
In today’s article we are going to go through the 44 English phonemes. But, let’s clarify some KEY concepts before getting started. What are Phonemes? How are they different from graphemes? Phonemes are the smallest units of sounds that we can find in a language. For instance: /m/ /a/ /t/ are the 3 phonemes we […]
If your child is learning to read, or about to learn to read, you may have heard of the term ‘Phonics’, and how this system is widely used for teaching reading. But, do you know EXACTLY what Phonics is? Do you know what Phonics instruction involves? Do you know the different types of Phonics approaches […]
Today we are going to be looking at Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonological Awareness. You may have heard that these two skills are very important for preparing your child for reading instruction. But, what do these terms mean? They sometimes are used and referred to as if they were the same… But… Are they REALLY the […]
Open and closed syllables are 2 of the most frequent syllable types that occur in English. In this article you will learn what the differences between these 2 syllable types are, and why it is even important to know about this distinction when we are learning to read. What is a closed syllable? A closed […]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Orthographic Mapping? How Can We Do This Orthographic Mapping Process Successfully? Examples of Orthographic Mapping Activities Activity #1: The High-Frequency Words Game Activity #2: Using Orthographic Mapping Principles to Practice Any Word Final Thoughts Orthographic Mapping Resources Affiliate Disclosure: Some links lead to Amazon marketplace. As an Amazon associate, […]
Both decodable and levelled books have been created for beginner readers. They are, in fact, the 2 main categories of books used with children that are on the first stages of learning to read. Noticing the differences between the 2 can be tricky for an untrained eye. On the surface, they certainly look quite similar: […]
How To Choose the Right Learn to Read Program for your Child… If you are looking for a reading program for your child and do not even know where to start, this article is for you! Today I am going to be discussing the factors that you should take into account when selecting a reading […]
Table of contents: Overwhelmed trying to find the best learn to read program? Why not all phonics programs are created equally? At A Glance – Comparison Table of the Best Learn to Read Programs Learn to Read Program #1 Learn to Read Program #2 Learn to Read Program #3 Learn to Read Program #4 Learn […]