by JoAnne Nelson | Apr 1, 2022 | Articles
JoAnne Nelson is our phonics expert and as a reading specialist she is often asked how to teach spelling using phonics. This article contains her top 5 steps to teach spelling using phonics. While many people today feel that spelling may not be important, you have... by JoAnne Nelson | Mar 21, 2022 | Articles
In today’s high tech world it’s easy to ask yourself why spelling is important. You may think you don’t need to know how to spell since you can look up words at the touch of button. However, as you’ll see, spelling is a reflection of literacy. It is how we express our... by JoAnne Nelson | May 22, 2020 | Articles
Why is it important to teach kids to read quickly? For starters, based on findings by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) – also known as the nation’s report card – 63% of fourth graders read below grade level. Students who don’t read successfully,... by JoAnne Nelson | Apr 17, 2020 | Articles
Is it important to know the difference between high frequency sight words and sight vocabulary in reading? High frequency sight words and sight vocabulary are terms that some reading teachers might use synonymously. But despite some similarities, the difference... by JoAnne Nelson | Apr 13, 2020 | Articles
Want to teach your child to read as soon as possible, but don’t know where to start? Reading plays such an integral part in learning throughout life that it’s understandable, more and more parents want to start teaching their kids, but need a proven system to do...
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