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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.
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Improving Your Child’s Working Memory

Working memory is the ability to hold information in your brain for a short period of time, and it’s critical for learning to read and spell.

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P Is for Patriotic

Adorned with lots of sweet red, white, and blue fruit, our pretty patriotic snacks honors American heritage!

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5 Tricky Lowercase Letters

Try our printable letter recognition activities to help your preschooler master these five tricky lowercase letters.

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The Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading and Spelling

Discover the power of the Orton-Gillingham approach for teaching reading and spelling.

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Real Moms, Real Kids: Dyslexia and Hope

If dealing with dyslexia is making you feel hopeless, you’ll discover hope in Raquel and Katie’s story.

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Picture Books about Bravery

If you have a child who needs a little dose of courage, check out a few of these wonderful picture books about bravery!

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How to Teach Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is a vital part of the reading process. Discover the ways we teach this skill in the All About Reading program.

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How to Teach Alphabetizing

Alphabetizing is an essential skill that will help students in many day-to-day tasks both at home and at school.

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7 Ways to Make Spelling Logical

Help your child understand the logic behind the spelling of English words–it’s easier than you might think!

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ABC Bracelets: A Letter Recognition Activity

Learning the alphabet is FUN when you have ABC bracelets! Download this free letter recognition activity.

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Overcoming Obstacles When Reading AAR Stories

When teaching your child to read, providing lots of reading practice is one of the most important things you can do. But sometimes things don’t go according to plan . . .

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How Much Time Should You Spend On Reading?

“How much time should I spend teaching reading?” It’s a common question with a somewhat surprising answer.

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