Julia uses an anchor chart, songs and whole brain teaching to review the 7 syllable types. Julia reviews previously learned skills. Then she uses an anchor chart, songs, and whole brain teaching to ...

Why sight words matter: High-frequency words make up a large portion of children’s reading material, so mastering them builds fluency and frees focus for comprehension. Fun over rote drills: Experts ...

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

If you were to poll an audience of educators–classroom teachers, literacy specialists, reading researchers, and university professors–about whether high frequency words should be taught in early ...

When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically take priority. Another essential component of fluent reading, however, ...

Why sight words matter: Recognizing high-frequency words instantly frees up mental energy for comprehension, making reading smoother and more enjoyable for young learners. Best teaching strategies: ...