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 […]
