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Orthographic Mapping: What You Need to Know

There’s been a lot of buzz in the literacy world about the importance of orthographic mapping. We hear this term often, but what does it actually mean?

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Create a Christmas Book Advent Calendar

Have you ever used an Advent calendar? This one is the perfect way to incorporate read-aloud time into your family’s holiday traditions.

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Thanksgiving Scramble – A Fun Make-a-Word Activity

How many words can you make out of the word ‘Thanksgiving’? This colorful Make-a-Word activity offers delicious holiday fun!

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A Parent’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Dyslexia – Part 1

If you are a parent of a child who has dyslexia, you probably know how overwhelming and confusing it can be to learn about dyslexia. To complicate matters, even though dyslexia has been identified and studied for nearly 150 years,1…

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How to Teach Reading and Spelling to Gifted Learners.

How to Teach Reading and Spelling to Gifted Learners

If you’re new to homeschooling and have a fast learner, or if you’ve been teaching a gifted student and wonder if there’s more you could or should be doing, you’re in the right place. Gifted learners, often characterized by their…

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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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"The Garden Gate," a free spelling review activity

The Garden Gate: A free, flowery spelling review activity

Everyone loves looking at a beautiful flower garden. Even cute little critters love flower gardens, but for a different reason. Beautiful flowers make a yummy snack!Save the flowers!In this charming free activity, your student can prevent the flowers from being…

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Four tips for using All About Reading and All About Spellling with older students.

Tips for Teaching Older Students

We’re often asked, “How can I use your programs with my older student?” Usually, the concern is that a middle or high school student might feel embarrassed by the full-color, hands-on activities included in All About Reading and All About…

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Free teaching resources for dyslexic students.

Free Resources for Teaching Students with Dyslexia

Whether you’re a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a tutor of a child with dyslexia, this page of free resources for teaching dyslexic students is for you. In-depth, informative articles will help you understand what dyslexia is, while teaching articles…

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Teaching Reading and Spelling to Multiple Kids

Can you use AAR and AAS to teach multiple kids? It’s easier than you might think.

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Free download: Printable Binder Cover and Spine Inserts for All Levels!

New Organizational Printable! – Binder Spine and Cover Inserts for All About Reading and All About Spelling

Free Printable Binder Cover and Spine Inserts – All Levels! We hear you! Fun, colorful binder cover inserts featuring your level’s hero character make starting each day’s lesson, well, more fun! Plus, bold, easy-to-read spine labels make your life a…

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