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What Are GLUED SOUNDS and Why Are They Confusing your Beginner Reader? A.K.A. Welded Sounds

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 […]

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Comparing the Homer app VS Hooked on Phonics – KEY Differences and Similarities Revealed!

Both Hooked on Phonics and Learn with Homer are very popular literacy or learn-to-read apps. These apps are especially popular among beginner readers, and they both seem to offer and promise very similar things. So, if you are torn between one or the other… Well, it’s actually not surprising at all! This article will go […]

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Learn with Homer Review – Is this the Homer app WORTH it? Is it FREE? All You need to Know!!

If you’ve been looking into literacy apps for your kid, chances are that you’ve heard of the literacy app Learn with Homer! Homer is a very popular app for learning to read, but… Is it worth it? Is it the right choice for your child? How much does Homer cost? Does it cover any other […]

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