Have you ever had a student sound out a word correctly, only to get stuck on the exact same word later? Let’s use map. The student looks at the word, gives you /m/ /?/ /p/, blends it together, and says map. Yay! They read it. Then map shows up again later… and they’re back to…
You’ve taught the rules and patterns, and the student seems to know them. But when it’s time to actually read or spell, they’re still working much harder than you think they should be. This is a tricky place to be with a student. So, do you slow down and really work those earlier skills, or…
If you’ve studied Orton-Gillingham or structured literacy, you’ve probably heard different memory words used to teach syllable types. Some programs use CLOVER.Personally, I prefer REVLOC. Why? Because REVLOC doesn’t just help students remember the syllable types, it also helps them remember the order to check when decoding words. The order really matters. What Does REVLOC…
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Summer tends to shift things. One week you’re on a roll, and the next week someone’s at the beach, at camp, or just… done. The truth is, very few are excited about full lessons of summer reading and spelling in July. No matter how great a tutor I am or how many “games” I can…
Most tutors and teachers using the Orton-Gillingham approach have at least one student (or ten!) who confuses b and d. It’s common! And if a student has dyslexia, this confusion can stick around longer and feel more frustrating for both the student and the teacher. The good news? There are simple, effective ways to help….
Orton-Gillingham is often pictured as one teacher and one student sitting across from each other with sand trays and drill cards. That image isn’t wrong, but it’s incomplete. Most teachers are working with small groups, and sometimes full classes. So, the real question becomes: if OG is oriented to serve one-on-one, multisensory lessons, how does…
If your child guesses at words while reading, it’s not a bad habit — it’s a coping strategy. Guessing often shows up when reading feels hard or confusing. Kids guess because they want to keep moving. The goal isn’t to stop guessing through correction. The goal is to replace guessing with decoding. Why guessing happens…
Supporting your child’s reading at home can feel overwhelming — especially if school hasn’t given clear answers. Many parents worry: Here’s the truth:You don’t need to become a teacher to support your child’s reading. You need structure, clarity, and realistic expectations. What matters more than “doing it right” Children don’t need perfect lessons. They need:…
If your child can name letter sounds but still struggles to read words, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns parents share: “They know their sounds… so why can’t they read?” Knowing individual sounds is just the first step. Reading requires a child to hold multiple sounds in their working memory,…
Most educators don’t wake up thinking, “How can I make this lesson boring today?”Quite the opposite. Teachers, tutors, and parents are constantly looking for ways to make lessons feel more engaging, doable, and even fun, especially for younger students and those who lose focus quickly. The challenge is that fun can sometimes feel at odds…
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