Marungko Approach to Phonics-Based Reading Instruction
The Marungko Approach is a widely used phonics-based method for teaching reading in the Philippines. It was developed in response to the need for a … Read More
Spelled Or Spelt? Which One To Use?
The spelled or spelt controversy concerns the past tense and past participle of the verb spell. Spelt also refers to an ancient grain related to … Read More
Help Kids Learn /ch/ Spelling
Before we start, why not check out my /ch/ worksheets! Learning how to spell and pronounce different sounds is a crucial part of early literacy … Read More
Blends and Digraphs For Kindergarten Students
Learning to read and write is one of the most important milestones for kindergarten students. Two significant concepts that play a crucial role in developing … Read More
Phonemic Awareness vs Phonics
When it comes to teaching young children how to read, two of the most essential concepts educators focus on are phonemic awareness and phonics. While … Read More
Why Are R Controlled Vowels Difficult?
For many students learning to read and spell, r-controlled vowels can be a particularly challenging concept. These vowels, also known as “bossy R” vowels, occur … Read More
The Floss Rule
The Floss Rule is a simple but important spelling rule that helps young learners spell words with specific letter patterns correctly. It is especially useful … Read More
The Double Consonant Rule
One of the trickier aspects of English spelling is knowing when to double consonants. The Double Consonant Rule is a useful guideline that helps writers … Read More
What Are Continuous Sounds And Stop Sounds?
When learning to read and write, one of the first steps for young learners is understanding the sounds that letters and letter combinations make. Phonemic … Read More
How Often Should Phonics Be Taught to Children?
Phonics is a critical method for teaching young children how to read by helping them understand the relationship between letters and sounds. This foundational skill … Read More
What To Do When Phonics Doesn’t Work
Phonics is a widely used method for teaching reading, and it has been proven to be effective for many Phonics instruction is a teaching method … Read More
What Age Should You Start Teaching Phonics?
Phonics is an important aspect of literacy instruction that involves teaching children the relationships between sounds and letters. While some argue that children should start … Read More
How Can Phonics Improve Spelling?
Phonics is a method of teaching reading and writing by helping learners understand the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes). While phonics is best … Read More