How to Teach Spelling Using Phonics

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...

7 Ways to Use Brain Science to Learn New Topics Faster

How would your life change if you could learn faster? Instead of spending hours stuck at your desk only to realize you’ve forgotten a lot of what you learned, or struggling with focus and motivation, how would you feel if you knew, before you took on any new learning,...

5 Ways to Write Persuasively Like A Pro

At some point in your life, you’ll have to do some persuasive writing. A proposal at work to greenlight your passion project, a cover letter for an interview, copywriting to persuade people to buy your product, donate to a charity cause, or even a letter asking for a...

3 Reasons to Pursue Vocabulary Acquisition

Spelling, reading and vocabulary are a big part of your education growing up. In fact, a sizeable portion of college entrance exams like the SATs is dedicated specifically to testing your proficiency in these areas. Your chances of getting into your dream school,...