Spelling is an extension of reading. This article explains the importance of reading instruction in spelling and explains phonetic and sight word spelling instruction
How Spelling Instruction Relates to Reading Ability
A helpful list of successful methods for teaching children to spell and explanation of how spelling relates to reading ability.
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…
Vocabulary Basics
Knowing the meanings of words on the page is essential for reading comprehension. While few would deny this fact, the…
10 Great Word Wall Strategies for Classrooms
Word walls have become a mainstay in elementary classrooms. They are not only a great tool for the early grades,…
What is Content Area Reading?
Every time you read a text you read it the same way, right? Novels, textbooks, magazine articles and Internet web…
Helping Students Develop Strong Content Area Reading skills
Content area reading refers to the reading that someone needs to complete and understand in a particular subject area. The…
What is Phonemic Awareness?
Phonemic awareness is the only aspect of reading that is essential for children to develop before they can begin learning…
What is Reading Fluency?
Reading fluency is the most overlooked of the five essential aspects of reading. Because it is usually measured through oral…
What is Phonics?
Phonics is one of the primary building blocks of reading. Without an understanding of the relationship between letters and sounds,…
When is the Right Time to Hire Your Child a Reading Tutor?
Working one-on-one with a tutor is an extremely effective and beneficial way to help your child make strong academic progress.…
Helping Your Gifted Reader
Some children seem like they are born to read. They devour books and seem to understand them with ease. They…
Steps a Parent Can Take to Help Their Struggling Reader
Every parent wants what’s best for his or her child. We all know how important reading ability is and therefore…
Boys and Reading: Strategies for Success
Over the last several years an alarming trend has developed regarding our children’s reading abilities. Nationally there is a significant…
Why Read 20 Minutes a Day?
Let’s face it…parents (and kids) are busy! It is difficult to “fit in” all that needs to be done in…
Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonological Awareness
What is the difference between these two phrases? The two are often used interchangeably but there are slight distinctions between them.
Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Because vocabulary knowledge is critical to reading comprehension, it is important that those working with young readers help foster their…
Effective Strategies for Teaching Phonemic Awareness
Because phonemic awareness is a necessary pre-requisite to reading, it is important that it is included in early reading or…
Best Practices in Phonics Instruction
Phonics instruction has become the most controversial of all areas of reading education over the last ten years. Once the…