Teaching Phonics At Home

Teaching phonics at home is a fantastic idea. You’re taking control and teaching phonics to ensure that your child learns the skills to read at a proficient level. According to the National Reading Panel, phonics is the best way to teach a child to read....

Teaching Phonemic Awareness

Teaching phonemic awareness is one of the most important tasks for teachers of early literacy classrooms. Most students, about 75 percent, will come into your kindergarten classroom phonemically aware. However, the other 25 percent will struggle. According to Read...

The Power of Reading for Young Learners

The power of reading is one that cannot be disputed. Children who know how to read and enjoy reading gain all sorts of skills, talents and information that they would not have otherwise.  Unfortunately, some children don’t enjoy stories. They may not care for books....

Blended Learning for Phonics

Does blended learning work with a phonics curriculum for young learners? Yes!  Blended learning differs from traditional teaching models because it utilizes technology to supplement learning. It encourages personalized learning experiences and yields better learning...