10 Tips for Teaching Syllable Division Between Consonants Teaching syllable division between consonants can be tricky for kids. They must understand the VC/CV syllable division rule to divide words correctly. Multisyllable words don’t have to be scary. In this blog post, I will provide 10 tips that help make teaching and learning this concept a bit easier! Why Teach the VC/CV Syllable Division Rule? Knowledge of syllable types and syllable division rules is an essential
Why Are Word Puzzles Good for Kids? Do your students love solving puzzles? If so, you’re in luck! There are all sorts of puzzles that can double as phonics lessons. Printable word puzzles for kids are fun and an effective way to help beginning and struggling readers learn the sound-letter relationships essential for reading success. Word puzzles help to develop verbal reasoning, vocabulary, problem-solving, spelling, grammar, and memory. The more these skills are practiced, the
What is Dyslexia? Myths and Answers Dyslexia. We’ve all heard of it, but what is it really? Many people think dyslexia is just a difficulty with reading, but it’s so much more than that. Dyslexia can affect almost every area of a person’s life. So what is dyslexia, and how can teachers help students with this learning disability? October is dyslexia month, so I thought it was the perfect time to answer those questions and
Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One Like most teachers, you’re always looking for new ways to help your students calm down and focus. A calm-down corner can be a great addition to your classroom! This post will give you tips on setting up a calm-down corner and what kinds of things you can put in it. Creating a calm-down corner is a great way to promote positive behavior in your
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
