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The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers

Dyslexia, Phonemic Awareness, Reading /

The Science of Reading: 5 Ways to Help Struggling Readers Do you remember the first time you read a book all by yourself? It was probably a pretty big accomplishment! You may not have realized it at the time, but your brain was working hard to make sense of all those words on the page. In fact, reading is one of the most complex activities that our brains do. But for struggling students, reading can […]

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5 Easy Ideas to Promote Summer Learning

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5 EASY IDEAS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN THE SUMMER Do you often wonder how to promote learning in the summer? Summer vacation is a time for fun in the sun, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to continue learning. Here are 5 easy ideas to help promote summer learning for students of all ages. Did you know 86 percent of public schools in the United States operate on a traditional calendar? Harris Cooper of Duke

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How to Teach Rhyming to Struggling Students

Phonemic Awareness, Reading /

HOW TO TEACH RHYMING TO STRUGGLING STUDENTS Inside this post, you’ll learn how to teach rhyming to struggling and emergent readers with the latest strategies. Stop wasting time following out-of-date advice or myths, as it won’t get you the results you want in the classroom – stronger readers. Read this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the science of rhyming, and you’ll know how to guide your struggling students with activities to

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The BEST Way to Teach Sight Words

Reading, Spelling /

The BEST Way to Teach Sight Words When I was googling “How to teach sight words to struggling readers,” I was sitting in my classroom after a hard day with my hand in a package of chocolate. I was overwhelmed by the reading challenges in my classroom and realized one of the most foundational needs my students have is reading sight words! How the heck am I going to tackle this? It’s going to be

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Ultimate Read Aloud Tips for All Ages

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Take Your Read Aloud Time to the Next Level with These Ultimate Tips Do you struggle to fit read-aloud time into your day?  School days can be packed with demanding expectations from the curriculum, pacing guides, standards to teach, and assessments. Often, there is no time left to read aloud to the students. The experience of read-aloud is still essential for all ages. Finding creative ways to fit it into your schedule will allow you

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