5 Components of Print Concepts That Every Student Needs to Know
Do you have students who are not familiar with how to hold a book or really have a grasp of print concepts? While it’s not super common, when you see the signs of a student who needs support in this area, it’s important to address it right away. These are skills you don’t want […]
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3 Useful Tips for Planning Foundational Skills Mastery
We all know the importance of early literacy skills. But are you confident that the skills you’re teaching are actually being mastered? There are three key tips you need to keep in mind if you are getting ready to start planning for foundational skills mastery instruction. Reviewing the Foundational Skills Let’s back up […]
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Why Phoneme Segmentation is a Skill Good Readers Will Master
Understanding Phoneme Segmentation A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound. If you have the word “cat” and you want to break it down into phonemes, you would have /c/ /a/ /t/. Each of those individual sounds is a phoneme. Segmentation is just the process of breaking things apart. So when we […]
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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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