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Phonemic awareness activities are an important way to teach kids literacy foundations and help them develop a positive relationship with learning. By incorporating phonemic awareness activities into day-to-day life, children learn how to identify and manipulate sounds, and assign context to them through real-life experiences. What is Phonemic Awareness? Phonemic awareness is the first step […]

Phonemic awareness vs phonics is sometimes confusing for people just starting to teach reading and writing skills. Both phonics and phonemic awareness are important parts of learning how to read. However, they are different aspects of reading instruction, so it is essential to distinguish them from one another. Phonemic awareness is the breakdown of the […]

One of the most effective ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics is to teach letter sounds with movement. The benefits of multisensory literacy instruction are endless, but we know that kids learn better when they are engaged, moving, and having fun.  Teach letter sounds with movement to help kids see and feel sounds, get […]

If you’ve ever wondered how to teach reading skills to preschoolers, you aren’t alone. This is one of the most popular questions that come up in our conversations with parents. Families know the importance of giving their kids a solid head start in literacy education, but sometimes they just aren’t sure how! It is so […]

If you’re considering teaching your child at home, you’ve probably spent countless hours searching for a kindergarten homeschool curriculum. You know how important reading is to your child’s development. It’s also one of the best ways to develop their love of learning. But do you know how to teach them?  The online space has exploded […]

Kindergarten is a big step for both parents and children. It’s the first time that kids are away from their parents for an extended period of time and the first time that many families have to manage the transition into a new school. Helping your child get ready for kindergarten is an exciting time in […]

Concept of print encompasses important pre-reading and early literacy skills that can be built from infancy, but there is a special focus in kindergarten as children begin their journey into literacy. You can think of it as the first step in reading when children are learning to connect sounds with letters and how to use […]

Teaching r-controlled vowels can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding these phonics sounds will significantly boost students reading and writing skills and are an integral part of kids’ literacy development. To teach r-controlled vowels to kids, introduce the concept, look at words with r-controlled vowels, find and identify r-controlled vowels, and then […]

While many people believe that handwriting is simply a skill that children naturally learn, they are mistaken. Handwriting is actually a learned skill that requires a ton of practice and repetition in order for it to become second nature. Developing handwriting skills is an important part of lifelong educational success for children. The earlier they start […]

Scarborough’s reading rope is an excellent way for teachers and parents alike to ensure that all areas of literacy are covered during student instruction. The reading rope can make sure that you are teaching each strand in an interconnected way. Teaching all strands of Scarborough’s reading rope together helps kids develop better literacy skills. As […]