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!
The Floss Rule for Spelling
Why do some words have a double consonant at the end while others don’t? Here’s the answer.
How to Handle Spelling Rule Breakers
Rule breakers are words that do not follow reliable spelling rules. Find out how we handle these words in the All About Spelling program.
How to Avoid the “Curse of Knowledge” as You Teach
When you attempt to teach your child, sometimes knowledge can be a hindrance. Surprised? It’s called the Curse of Knowledge.
“Mashed Potatoes” – A Silly Listening Game
“What do you want for your birthday?” “Mashed potatoes!” Building listening comprehension has never been this much fun!
19 Activities for Kinesthetic Learning
Many people assume that if their child isn’t a kinesthetic learner, kinesthetic activities are unnecessary. But this just isn’t the case…
“Swatting Phonograms” – A Fun Phonogram Activity
Phonograms are the building blocks of our language. Practice phonograms and have fun with this hands-on activity!
How to Avoid the Big Pit of Comparison
There will always be a huge chasm between your child’s current ability and the place you want him to be. We call this the “Big Pit.”
Auditory Processing Disorder: 10 Ways to Help Your Child
These 10 tips can help make lesson time more productive and enjoyable if your child struggles with an auditory processing disorder.
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.
Using Letter Tiles to Teach Reading and Spelling
Would you like to see how letter tiles are used in the All About Reading and All About Spelling programs?
How the “Funnel Concept” Affects Learning
When you teach, you may assume there’s an unobstructed pipeline between you and your child. But there isn’t …