If you’ve been around with us for awhile you know how passionate we are about Structured Literacy. But don’t feel bad if you’re still wondering: What is Structured Literacy? It’s actually a rather new term that’s taking over what’s more been more popularly known as:Orton-Gillingham or (OG) Reading Instruction
Let’s talk about how to structure your math intervention period. Most schools give teachers free rein over structuring this class, which sounds amazing, but is actually more challenging in practice than it sounds. In this post I’ll be tackling two challenges with structuring math intervention: What do I teach in math intervention? How do I fill the time period for the intervention class?
Setting up a math intervention class can be overwhelming. Here's how I set up the right mindset, design learning activites, and choose high-impact concepts.
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I absolutely love teaching math. Normally, if you show how much you love a certain something in a classroom, your students will lean towards liking that certain thing as well. For instance, if you rave on and on about a certain book, most kids will want to read it. The same is true...
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Structured Literacy is an approach to reading instruction that is explicit and systematic, with a focus on the structure of the English language.
When working with small groups, I rarely have behavior issues. So you may be asking yourself, "Why do you use a behavior management syst...
There are so many options when it comes to how to structure your middle school math intervention programs or your high school math intervention programs. In this post I’m sharing the 4 most common math intervention program structures I’ve seen and giving pros and cons of all of them.
Let's talk about 5 important things you can't ignore in your reading intervention, and what to do if you spot them. You know that nagging gut feeling you ha...
Reading Intervention needs a focused, intensive, systematic method of instruction that can only be found in direct instruction. This type of instruction can...
Paraprofessionals are like sponges when it comes to gaining new knowledge for reading intervention. This video looking at Fluency is the third of our 5 part ...
How do we ensure that special education and reading intervention work together? Reading teachers are important members of the IEP team, and when the two dep...
Spread the loveOnset and rime are terms that technically explain the phonological units of a spoken syllable. Syllables are normally split up into two parts, the onset and the rime. Onset- the initial phonological unit of any word which contains the initial consonant or consonant blend. However, not all words have onsets. Rime- the string of letters that follow the onset which contains the vowel and any final consonants. E.g. In the word cat, c- is the onset and -at is the rime. Understanding onset and rime, and rhyming, builds learners’ awareness of common word parts. Exposing learners to word […]
The skill of reading can be broken down into small foundational skills that are often visualized on the Reading Pyramid. We breakdown the 5 levels that make up reading comprehension. Today’s parents want to prepare their children for the world ahead and support them fully. But the world of learning to read has changed. It’s […]
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Google Docs is a versatile tool designed specifically for educators who want to create engaging lessons, share documents with students and colleagues, conduct online meetings, collaborate on projects, and more. With its intuitive interface and robust features, it empowers teachers to enhance their teaching methods and improve student engagement in the classroom. Whether you're looking to streamline lesson planning or manage a large group of
Paraprofessionals are like sponges when it comes to gaining new knowledge for reading intervention. This video looking at Fluency is the third of our 5 part ...
