How to teach the decoding of words to increase your child’s reading skills.
The decoding of words is one of the most amazing things our brains can do! One of the things that excites me is when I see a child begin to read for the first time. This is especially awesome when they thought they couldn’t do it, or have struggled for a long time. It is […]
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 […]
Phonological Awareness and Its Importance When Learning to Read
What is phonological awareness and how will this help my child? Have you ever googled the best way to teach your child to read and been inundated with confusing terms like ‘phonological awareness’. It can all seem so confusing and that was me at the beginning of my journey, training to become a specialist dyslexia […]