Do children need to know all the letters and sounds before they begin reading? If you've ever wondered whether your child needs to be an ABC wizard before diving into the world of reading, I've got some exciting news for you – they absolutely...
How to help your child read new words For some beginning readers, blending 3 sounds at once can be tricky. You might hear something like this: “/s/a/t/ = tap”. By the time they’ve said the last sound in...
Supporting Little Readers - A pack made for parents and guardians, just like you! Are you a parent or guardian of a bright, curious, and energetic 5 to 7-year-old, but you've noticed that your little one needs some extra help with reading? Or perhaps...
Science of Reading terms you need to know When I first started learning about the Science of Reading, I remember feeling completely overwhelmed by all the different terms. Many of these terms were new to me. The...
What should I include in a small reading group lesson (so that it aligns with the Science of Reading)? Here is a hard truth. For many years, I basically taught my Preppies to guess, not to read. The reality is that what I learned at uni about how to...
How to teach high frequency words so that children will actually learn them Looking for a better way to teach high-frequency words so that children actually remember them? Try this way!