Before learning to read, we first must learn to hear. What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic Awareness is the ability to hear, identify and manipulate the individual sounds that form words. For instance, the word cat is formed by the following individual sounds (or phonemes): /c/ /a/ /t/. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this word […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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, […]
Do you want to set your toddler or young child up for success in reading? Today, we’re sharing five fun and simple games that help develop a crucial foundational skill—one that comes before your child officially learns to read. The best part? Your child won’t even realize they’re building an essential skill! These games feel […]
Today, we’re exploring a surprisingly little-known reading app called Funnix. Now, that might not ring a bell yet… but what if I told you that it was created by Siegfried Engelmann, one of the authors of the classic Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons? Yes… that book! The one so many families […]







