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Invented Spelling

First-grade teacher Carol Spinello turns a spelling lesson into something of a game.

Writing SOS: Is there value to having my child learn prefixes and suffixes?

Writing expert William Van Cleave explains that prefixes and suffixes are useful to learn because they help children understand meaning, build vocabulary, and learn how to spell and decode.

Mastering ‘Silent e’ and Becoming More Fluent with Michael, Third Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell helps Michael master the ‘silent e’ pattern to help him become a more accurate and ultimately more fluent reader.

Reading SOS: Should I correct my child when she reads aloud to me?

Literacy expert Sandra Wilborn says that if your child is reading out loud for fun, it’s best to just offer a gentle, quick correction and move on.

Community Volunteers

In Charlottesville, Virginia, the school district has started an innovative community volunteer program called Book Buddies.

Reading SOS: Finding a good reading program for a child with LD

Reading expert Linda Farrell provides guidance in understanding the three features that all good reading programs should have.

Learning ‘b’ and ‘d’ and Reading Short Vowel Words with Aiko, Second Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell works with Aiko on a common letter reversal — confusing the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’.

Reading expert Linda Farrell: Every student can become a better reader

Linda Farrell explains that with time and practice, any student can become a better reader.

The Alphabetic Principle

In Houston, the teacher of an advanced kindergarten class connects letters and sounds in a systematic and explicit way.

Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

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Invented Spelling

Writing SOS: Is there value to having my child learn prefixes and suffixes?

Mastering ‘Silent e’ and Becoming More Fluent with Michael, Third Grader

Reading SOS: Should I correct my child when she reads aloud to me?

Community Volunteers

Reading SOS: Finding a good reading program for a child with LD

Learning ‘b’ and ‘d’ and Reading Short Vowel Words with Aiko, Second Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell: Every student can become a better reader

The Alphabetic Principle

Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

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