As the importance of fluency in reading ability has been recognized more educators are including a fluency component in their…
The Relationship Between Reading and Writing
For many years reading and writing were (and sometimes still are) taught separately. Though the two have almost always been…
Strategies to Help Engage Reluctant Readers in Reading
Every parent and teacher wants their children to be avid readers. Because we know the benefits of reading we want…
What is Reading Comprehension?
Apple banana blue walk tree happy sing. Surely you were able to read each of the words in that sentence…
Fostering Reading Comprehension and Retention
One of the most complex mental activities we can engage in is reading. When you look at brain scans taken…
What are Sight Words?
Online Dolch Reading Games & Activities
There are many excellent resources on the Internet for helping children learn to read. Among these are a number of…
Benefits of Teaching Sight Words
All parents and teachers want their children to be good readers. With so many different approaches to reading instruction choosing…
Teaching Kindergarten Reading Comprehension
Beginning reading instruction is an essential part of the kindergarten classroom. Though some students enter school with some basic reading…
Grade Level Application of Dolch Sight Word List
While Dolch created specific lists of sight words to learn at each grade level, each Dolch sight word list is…



