How important is developing phonemic awareness for struggling readers?
Building a strong foundation in phonemic awareness is crucial for improving the reading and writing abilities of struggling readers. As someone who has helped many such children, I have found that phonemic awareness is hands-down the most essential skill that is often missing. Phonemic Awareness is one of the most important terms to understand when […]
How to help your child stop reversing letters and numbers when writing
Do you often see your child reversing letters or numbers? In this blog post I share some effective strategies to correct…
What are short vowel sounds and why knowing them can increase reading fluency!
Short vowel sounds are what I call the superheroes of reading! So what are short vowel sounds? Let me tell you. They are one of the most important things to teach children as they begin their reading journey. However, before diving into exactly what short vowel sounds are, we first need to understand the importance […]
7 Common Signs of Dyslexia
Why is my child struggling to read? Do they have signs of dyslexia? Are you wondering if your child is showing signs of dyslexia? Are you asking some of these questions? Or you’re a teacher and feel unprepared or don’t know where to start with those struggling readers, let me tell you… You are not […]