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Why Can’t My Students Blend Sounds Into Words?
Why can’t my students blend sounds into words? This was a question that I asked myself very often. You see, I had a student stuck in what I call the Blending Black Hole. Every. Single. Word. Took. An. Eternity. C… a… t… She’d look at me, eyes pleading, “Can I
Teaching CVC Words? Why Short Vowel Word Chains Work
If you’ve ever listened to a student carefully say each sound in a word, only to guess the word anyway, you already know the following information……decoding isn’t about exposure. It’s about structure. Short vowel word chains are one of the best ways to help students move from knowing sounds to
3 Ways to Improve Blending Skills
Blending is one of the most important early reading skills—and one that many young learners struggle to master. In this post, you’ll discover
research-backed strategies for teaching blending with confidence. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, interventionist, or parent, these tips will help your students move from choppy, sound-by-sound reading to fluent, confident decoding.
How to Start Literacy Centers in the Primary Classroom
One of the hallmarks of my teaching approach is my dedication to classroom centers and small group activities. These structured environments are important in promoting student engagement and individualized learning. My enthusiasm for center routines has become well-known at my school, often prompting fellow teachers to visit my classroom to
Understanding Scarborough’s Reading Rope
Learning to read is a puzzle with many pieces. When it comes to the science of reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope acts as a map, helping us navigate through the different aspects of reading and how they connect. Scarborough’s model helps teachers understand how reading development occurs when decoding words or
How to Build Concepts of Print in Primary Grades
The journey to becoming a confident reader starts well before children can sound out their first word. Print awareness, the foundation of literacy development, lays the groundwork for a lifetime of exploration through written language. The stronger a child’s grasp of concepts of print, the smoother their transition into reading