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Amazing Phonics Games and Activities You Need to Try Out- AT Home OR CLASSROOM Setting!

Are you looking for phonics activities and games? Then, you are on the right place! In this post I will share with you an array of powerful phonics games and activities to will help your children or students learn to read following the phonics approach. Hold your breath, because we are going to cover a […]

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What is Orthographic Mapping? Why is it SO Important? + Orthographic Mapping Examples!

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, […]

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What To Look for in a Reading Curriculum? 5 Factors To Consider When Picking a Reading Program

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 […]

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What is the best phonics curriculum? Discover the TOP 8 Synthetic Phonics Programs to Teach Your Child to Read in 2024!

UPDATED – September 2024! NEW DIGITAL CURRICULUM ADDED TO THE RANKING Do you feel overwhelmed trying to find the right learn-to-read program for your child or student? Look no further because you are on the right place! Our newest ranking of the best learn-to-read programs in 2024 uncovers 7 fantastic literacy curriculums. Separate the cream […]

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How to help struggling readers at home – 12 Important Questions to Reflect on!

In this post, we are going to cover a sensitive topic: how to help struggling readers at home. I am actually going to ask you to reflect on a few questions you should ask yourself before putting the label ‘struggling reader’ to your child. This is because in the answer to these questions, you may […]

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Sounding out words phonetically – How to Blend Sounds? AVOID this common mistake!

In this post, we are going to talk about sounding out words correctly, because this is a crucial skill for becoming a fluent reader. But, wait, before you even  start working on this skill with a child, he/she should be able to recognize the  the individual in words, also called phonemes. So, it is really […]

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Whole Word vs Phonics – Reading Wars! – Understanding the Differences between these 2 Approaches

Reading wars, Whole word VS. Phonics, whole language advocates vs. phonetics enthusiasts… Who would imagine that learning to read could be such a controversial topic? But sadly, it is! And I use the word SADLY for a good reason: Because the ones that normally pay the consequences of this disagreement are our children! In this […]

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