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The science of reading fluency

The Science of Reading – Fluency

What is reading fluency? Why is it critical? What is the best way to teach your student to read fluently? Fluency, one of the five pillars of the Science of Reading framework on which our program is based, is a…

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How we teach is why we work! Learning why a word is spelled the way it is... is a lesson learned for life.

How We Teach is Why We Work

The Rules and Logic of Language Teaching the rules of reading and spelling, along with the patterns and concepts that shape them, is the key to mastery. Once students understand the logic of the English language, they can master it.

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“Build Your Best Burger” – A Fun, Free Activity!

Hungry for a hands-on reading or spelling activity your students will relish? If so, our funny and yummy Build Your Best Burger review activity is certain to satisfy! Correct answers reveal familiar burger toppings your students can choose to add…

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In a World of Spellcheck, Why Spelling Matters

Before we discuss this LOL, auto- and spell-correcting world we live in, there is one thing we want to be sure you take away from this post: There is no question that spelling matters to early learners. Learning the foundational…

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How to Teach Final Blends

We hear from many parents whose children struggle with blending adjacent consonants. When you think about it, the jump from three-letter words to even just four-letter words is actually a big leap for early learners. They must master a new…

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