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You'll see the influence of Scarborough's Reading Rope throughout our website.  Scarborough's Reading Rope is a valuable framework for understanding the complexities of reading development. Here's why it's important: Comprehensive...

Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive deep into Reciprocal Teaching Strategies, a powerful instructional approach designed to improve reading comprehension. Join us as we explore the four...

As homeschoolers, we know we can support our children's education and foster a love for learning. One effective instructional strategy that has proven to be highly beneficial is reciprocal teaching. This approach not...

What do you know about dyslexia? Unfortunately there are a lot of myths out there about dyslexia. This simple printable sheet outlines some of the hot topics like: What is...

  Are you looking for a simple how-to guide on how to work on vocabulary with your homeschoolers? Grab this free vocabulary newsletter at the link below. Download the vocabulary...

Homeschooling offers a unique and flexible educational environment, allowing parents to tailor their teaching methods to their child’s individual needs. One highly effective strategy for enhancing language and literacy skills...

Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach that is commonly used to teach reading, writing, and spelling to students with dyslexia or other learning differences. It emphasizes a multi-sensory, structured, and sequential...

The science of reading is an interdisciplinary field that studies how people read and understand written language. It includes research on the cognitive processes involved in reading, the development of...

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the literacy rate for adults (age 16 and older) in the United States was 86% in 2018. However, this number varies widely...

Building knowledge can help with literacy because it enhances a person’s ability to understand and comprehend written material. When a person has a strong foundation of knowledge in a particular...

The reading wars refer to a long-standing debate in education about the best way to teach reading. Whole language and balanced literacy approaches emphasize the importance of meaning and context...

If you’re looking for children’s books that highlight bears, you’ve found it. These timeless classics are among the most popular bear books for early and growing readers. “Brown Bear, Brown...