Phonological awareness is an important set of skills to develop throughout early childhood and primary school. It is strongly linked to later reading and spelling success. We can think about ...

The tide has turned on reading instruction. Nearly all states have passed “science of reading” laws, and most researchers and educators now agree students need to learn letters and sounds explicitly ...

An elementary student’s first foray into anatomy is often a catchy tune composed mainly of four words: “heads, shoulders, knees, and toes.” As they progress through the shortlist, children put their ...

One of the most influential names in the “science of reading” movement has issued a surprising warning: After years of neglecting to systematically teach students foundational reading skills, he says, ...

A student must be able to decode before they can truly build reading fluency or comprehension. That’s not a preference. It’s how reading works. Yet in IEP meetings, I often see teams rush toward ...

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The “reading wars” that raged in American schools for decades finally seem to be ending. The victor is clear: Phonics is the best way to teach kids how to read. California is the latest state to ...

At Gilles-Sweet Elementary in Fairview Park, Ohio, kindergarten teacher Keri Laughlin combines movement and phonics to help her students build the foundational literacy skills they’ll need as readers.

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Reading is a vital component of the Victorian Curriculum in government schools. It not only opens new worlds and broadens understanding but also fosters enjoyment and curiosity. Developing confident, ...

Ever feel like you’re constantly searching for just one more resource that might finally help your kid “get it” when it comes to reading? Say hello to your new BFFs: Free Phonics Worksheets—and yes, ...

Primary school children in Victoria will increasingly be taught to read via a teaching method called 'phonics'. It's a way of explicitly teaching sounds, which enables children to decipher unfamiliar ...