Account
Contact
Search 

Posts written by Marie Rippel

Marie Rippel, curriculum developer of the award-winning All About Reading and All About Spelling programs, is known for taking the struggle out of both teaching and learning. Marie is an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, sought-after speaker, and member of the International Dyslexia Association. When not writing or teaching, Marie can be found riding her Icelandic horses.
tree frog on a skate board

How to Make Reading and Spelling “Stick”

One of your main goals is to make reading and spelling “stick” in your child’s brain. These techniques will help you accomplish that goal.

Read Now
Redwall Chapter Books Reviews - from All About Reading

Redwall Chapter Books

Are you looking for a classic series to add to your family read-aloud time? Explore the Redwall series.

Read Now
Real Moms, Real Kids: Waiting for a Breakthrough from All About Learning Press

Real Moms, Real Kids: Waiting for a Breakthrough

Sometimes you need a breakthrough moment. Find encouragement in one mom’s inspiring story.

Read Now
Help! My Child Reads Too Fast - a blog post from All About Reading

10 Solutions for Kids Who Read Too Fast

Does your child read so quickly that he skips words or ignores punctuation? Here are 10 ways to help.

Read Now
girl wonders how to spell kitten

How to Teach Open and Closed Syllables

Teaching open and closed syllables is a breeze with this handy teaching guide!

Read Now
Picture Books about Winter - Picture Book Reviews from All About Reading

Snowman Picture Books

You’ll love this beautiful collection of snowman picture books! Print our downloadable library list and enjoy with your children!

Read Now
feed the monster game and activity spinner

16 Ways to Make Practice Sheets Fun

If fluency practice starts to get you down, these fun hands-on activities are the perfect “pick-me-up!” Go ahead and give ’em a try!

Read Now
pronounce for spelling featured graphic

The “Pronounce for Spelling” Technique

When your child mispronounces a word, it makes it difficult for her to spell the word correctly. To the rescue: the “pronounce for spelling” technique!

Read Now
Buddy Reading - All About Reading

Buddy Reading with Your Child

Looking for an easy way to help your child develop reading fluency? Buddy reading may be the answer.

Read Now
teen boy spelling words with letter crackers

Real Moms, Real Kids: How AAS Saved My Son with Dyslexia

Have you felt the desperation that comes from watching your child fail? You’ll be encouraged by this story.

Read Now
a small deer with big eyes in a field

How to Teach Homophones

Confused by homophones? You’re not alone, but this post can help!

Read Now
Spelling - how much time should I spend? - All About Spelling

Spelling: How Much Time Should I Spend?

Discover the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions about the All About Spelling program.

Read Now