How to Turn One Word List Into Multiple Structured Literacy Activities
When you teach structured literacy, the word list matters. It is not just a random group of words pulled together to fill time. A strong…
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When a Child Says Decodable Text Is Boring: What Are They Really Trying to Tell Us?
If you’ve worked with struggling readers long enough, you’ve probably heard it: “This is boring.” Sometimes it’s said with a sigh. Or accompanied by a…
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Before You Sign Up for Another Professional Development Opportunity, Read This
At the time I’m writing this, my kids are at soccer camp, and I’m sitting at the kitchen table trying to decide what to do…
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When Decoding Isn’t the Only Struggle: Supporting English Language Learners With Weak Reading Comprehension
If you’ve ever worked with English language learners who struggle to decode and seem completely lost when reading even the shortest decodable text, you know…
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The Invisible Cognitive Load of Structured Literacy Teaching
Why teachers need systems, not more random resources If you know even the slightest bit about structured literacy teaching, you know that so much of…
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Want a Smoother Start to Fall? It Begins with Summer Practice
For many struggling readers, the first few weeks of school are not just a transition. They are a reset. Routines are different. Reading stamina is…
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When Doing More Stops Working: A Sustainable Approach to Orton Gillingham Teaching
There is a moment that many Orton Gillingham teachers eventually reach. It usually does not happen at the beginning. At first, there is excitement. Teachers…
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The Summer Confidence Gap: Why Struggling Readers Need Maintenance, Not More School
Every year around this time, the same question comes up: how do we prevent the “summer slide”? But for struggling readers, especially students with dyslexia,…
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Homeschooling a Child With Dyslexia? How a Coaching Session Can Help
Homeschooling a child with dyslexia can be incredibly meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain unless someone has…
