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Welcome back! This is part four in my six-part syllable series. In this part, we‘ll explore the r-controlled syllable! I am having so much fun sharing this information about syllables with you! A few quick reminders: Intro to the R-Controlled Syllable Think back to when you were a kid. I was the youngest of three…
This is part two in my six-part syllable series. If you missed part one, click here. To follow along with this series. please download this chart I created on the six syllable types by clicking here. It spells out CLOVER. Each letter in CLOVER stands for a syllable type but is not taught in that order. Did…
The closed syllable is one of the easiest syllable types to teach. In Orton-Gillingham, it is the first syllable type taught. In this series, we will cover all six syllable types. If you follow this series, you’ll want a copy of CLOVER, an acronym for the six syllable types. The syllable types are not introduced…
(This post has affiliate links.) Hi everybody! I’ve been thinking back to old games I played as a kid. Who remembers playing Jenga? Anyone remember that silly commercial from the 80s that showed the lady playing and saying, “Jeng-A, Jeng-A!” as she tried to pick a piece? That always cracked me up. If you don’t…
We all need a little motivation from time to time, don’t we? What tasks sometimes feel tedious to you? (Don’t even ask me about laundry.) Now try to imagine the challenges your students face when learning. What helps them sustain and persevere? Multisensory spelling strategies! After a great conversation with my fellow OG teachers the…
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Hi everyone! I haven’t blogged for a little while, but I’m back and with a brand new blog design! Thanks to Kristen from Chalk and Apples, The Literacy Nest has gone from drab to fab. I am so grateful to her for design expertise. Stay tuned for more blog redesign celebrating soon! Mother’s Day is…
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Hi Literacy Nest, friends! Do you ever find some of the simplest materials make the best games? How many ways can you think of to use a pack of index cards? How about those sticker dots people use at yard sales? Today I’m going to share how I made an activity for practicing blends that…