Learning Reading Hub
I am a huge fan of keeping my phonics word lists handy when teaching children to read. Not only do I use them to prepare my phonics lessons, but I want to have them nearby to quickly refer to when I am stuck for sample words. They are a true lifesaver. You know, when […]
Ok, so you’re teaching your beginner reader to read, and you’ve truly done your research… You’re doing all the right things – You’re introducing letter sounds correctly. You’re using decodable books… But then, a seemingly simple word trips them up: “am”. They struggle to recognize “am”, as in “I am Sam”. You think it should […]
*Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links included in the article might be affiliate links, meaning that I could get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you buy from them. Teaching your child to read feels like a daunting task, right? Stakes are high – Learning to read is one those key […]
In today’s article, we’ll take a look at a kids’ educational app that you should definitely consider if you have an English learner or if you are looking for some serious play-based learning for kids from two years old all the way up to eight years old. The app I’m going to be talking about […]
Intro: Children Learning Reading Can Children Learning Reading help your child become a fluent reader following a 12 weeks program? Is it really possible to teach very small children to read? And… Can struggling older readers really catch up with the Children Learning Reading program? If you having been looking into the Children Learning Reading […]
Are you struggling to teach your child the alphabet, feeling like progress is at a snail’s pace? Are those familiar squiggly shapes proving elusive for your little one to remember? Let’s talk about a powerful tool (embedded picture mnemonics) to help you exactly with that: teach your child letter sounds, and making them stick for […]
Are you helping an ESL (English as a Second Language) student whose native language is Spanish learning to read? If so, this blog post is just for you. Today, we’ll be looking at effective strategies for teaching reading to ESL students, specifically those with a background in Spanish literacy. In today’s article, you’ll learn: My […]
Discover my top tips to help your child learn to read. These five breakthrough strategies can significantly impact and enrich your child’s reading journey. The things I’m going to share are not the most common things in the world of teaching reading, so I’m guessing that you probably haven’t heard of them, or at least haven’t […]
Montessori uses systematic synthetic phonics for teaching reading. Children are introduced to the sounds of letters and phonograms through various activities and materials. However, there are a few peculiarities to how the Montessori system teaches reading that makes it pretty special and unique! Let’s go through them! *Affiliate Disclosure: Some links lead to Amazon marketplace. […]
*Affiliate Disclosure: Some links lead to Amazon marketplace. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you). This helps keep the information on the blog free and available to everyone. What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness (PA) is the ability to identify, hear, and manipulate the smallest sounds of the language, […]