When I kept encountering the words “orthographic mapping” in my reading, it piqued my curiosity! What is this? Why is it important? I decided I needed to knuckle down. I was determined to research and read (no more browsing and skimming) to fully grasp this difficult concept. What Is Orthographic Mapping? Orthographic mapping is a … Read More about Are You Curious About the Importance of Orthographic Mapping?
How to Make Sense of Teaching High-Frequency Words
Let’s start by being clear about teaching high-frequency words! Are they high-frequency words or sight words; popcorn words, flash words, heart words, or tricky words? Perhaps they’re decodable, nondecodable, regular, or irregular. How do we make sense of it all? Why should we teach high-frequency words? How should we teach them? Perhaps, some definitions would … Read More about How to Make Sense of Teaching High-Frequency Words
Would You Like a Free Sample of an Awesome Analogy-Based Phonics Program?
Are you ready to implement an analogy-based phonics program with your students? If so, your first step is to check out my last blog post, Everything You Need to Know About Analogy-Based Phonics. Thinking about developing your own program? Be sure to read these suggestions! How to Start Teaching Analogy-Based Phonics Follow these 6 tips! … Read More about Would You Like a Free Sample of an Awesome Analogy-Based Phonics Program?
