Hi Reader, Teaching phonics rules can feel like a constant challenge—some students get it, while others need constant reminders. Wouldn’t it be great if they had a simple, go-to reference to help them along the way? These phonics anchor charts give K-2 students clear, visual support for tricky phonics rules, helping them decode and spell with confidence. Perfect for classroom displays, phonics notebooks, and small group lessons! No prep—just print and use! Here is everything included in this...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I received a few questions about why -nk was split into 2 sounds on my worksheets when -ng is not. The simple answer is that -nk is 2 sounds and -ng is 1 sound. Here is an example that helps clarify: Say the word seen. Segment it: /s/ /ē/ /n/ Now say the word sin. Segment it as /s/ /ĭ/ /n/ Now say the word sing. Segment it as /s/ /ē/ /ng/. Notice the /ng/ sound is not the same as the /n/ in seen and sin. Also notice that you don't pronounce the G in /ng/ (you don't hear the same...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When I first started working at a dyslexia school, I was introduced to the science of reading by the trainers and other educators there. I was both fascinated by all this new knowledge that explains reading and the English language, and upset that I had not come across any of this before. (maybe you’ve been in this situation too 😞) And I decided I needed to learn more and become a better educator, no matter how much time it took. And it took years! But it was totally worth it...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You know I’m passionate about helping educators learn how to incorporate the science of reading into their daily lessons. As a former balanced literacy teacher, learning about how our students really learn to read was shocking and upsetting. I had lots of changes to make. I was overwhelmed and upset. That’s why I’m so excited to share something that will help reading educators like you learn and implement important aspects of the science of reading into your lessons: The Back to...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, In my first year as a teacher, I had a student complain to me that English didn't make sense. She wanted to know why the word love was spelled with an O for the /u/ sound and why it had a silent E at the end. It didn't follow the rules she knew. I was stumped. I had no idea why it was spelled like that so I shrugged my shoulders and said, "Yeah, I don't know. English is just confusing." 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ What a terrible response to give but I didn't know any better. Have you ever felt...
10 months ago • 1 min read