Motivate Struggling Readers with These 3 Simple Strategies
The number one struggle teachers face when teaching reading is finding ways to motivate struggling readers. Without a plan, it can be such a frustrating process for both you and the student. Struggling readers are not excited to grab a book because it’s not an enjoyable experience. When they avoid diving into text, then […]
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Top 2 Reasons Why You Need to Start Using Elkonin Boxes Today in Your Classroom
When it comes to phonological awareness, phoneme blending and phoneme segmentation are two skills that are critical for students to master before moving on to more complex skills. Elkonin boxes are an incredible tool that allows students to practice both of these skills. Elkonin Boxes Teach Phoneme Blending The National Reading […]
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What is Phonological Awareness?
If you’re a teacher or parent that has been working on bringing your struggling readers up to grade level, phonological awareness will be of some help to you. Oftentimes, phonological awareness seems to be a bit of a mystery… or it may be confused with phonemic awareness and phonics. Lots of times people ask, “What […]
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How to Teach Kids to Read: 4 Areas Every Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher Needs to Teach to Mastery
How to teach kids to read should be the number one priority for kindergarten and first grade teachers. These two grades are the years we must ensure our students learn the reading foundational skills. Mastering these skills will set them on a path to success. Research shows there are 5 pillars of reading that students […]
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