Reading and writing are companion activities. Learning to be successful at each involves learning many of the same skills. Children who develop effective early reading skills are primed to become successful writers. … [Read more...]
How Spelling Instruction Relates to Reading Ability
Spelling instruction is not only an important part of the Language Arts classroom’s writing program, it also benefits students’ reading abilities. Because both spelling draws on the cornerstones of effective reading (phonemic awareness and phonics), instruction in this area helps children become stronger readers as well as making them more proficient writers. While many educators know this to … [Read more...]
4th Grade Sight Words Instruction
Undeniably the early years of a child’s education are critical to her development as a reader. During preschool and the primary grades she is building the foundations for a lifetime of reading. One of the building blocks of a strong foundation in reading is sight words. The ability to easily identify and understand high frequency words in texts helps the young reader move efficiently and … [Read more...]
A List of Common Dyslexia Symptoms
As you read the following list of dyslexia symptoms, you may discover that you have one or two of these characteristics. This does not mean you are dyslexic. In fact, most people exhibit some of the characteristics listed below. However, individuals with dyslexia find they have several of these characteristics persisting over time and interfere with their day-to-day life. Because the impact of … [Read more...]
