Hi Reader, October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so we're sharing information and resources all month long! Today we're sharing part 1 of our Lexercise Dyslexia Information series, with important definitions, facts, and more. π Take a free dyslexia screener and learn more about dyslexia therapy options for struggling readers and writers! 1 in 5 kids has a learning disability. Early screening is critical! What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia Definition: Dyslexia is a learning disability that refers to a...
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Hi Reader, I'm celebrating a HUGE professional milestone! π I completed my practicum in Structured Literacy through Lexercise (IDA accredited PLUS), passed the KPEERI exam, and officially hold the certification of C- SLDS, so I am "Orton-Gillingham Certified." β
This designation is so important, because it means you can trust the expertise of the person holding it. I'm sharing my personal journey to getting Orton-Gillingham certified. I'm also explaining all the acronyms, terms, processes,...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, We hope you're feeling the love this week, because we sure do appreciate you and the important work you do! You are part of a community of educators dedicated to empowering young learners to read, and that is something worth celebrating! And here is Virginia, the school year is winding down, so we're counting down to summer break (only 12 more school days!). We're sharing some Summer-themed worksheets to have some well deserved fun! Summer Fun Worksheets Based on your feedback, we...
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Learn all about VCV Words! These FREE printable VCV word lists include 84 words and examples organized in 2 easy-to-read charts. The words are organized into V/CV words (Tiger words) and VC/V words (Camel words) and are great for: Reading Dictation Syllabication practice Get my freebies! β¬οΈ We also have a free printable V/V words list, in case you missed it a few weeks back! Get my freebie! *To download these FREE resources, click the link in the email above to visit the blog post. Scroll to...
10 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
This multi-sensory, no prep, Winter-themed Phonics Snowman is great for students practicing all phonics skills. Choose any phonics concept, then have students write words containing that concept on snowflakes and glue them falling from the sky! Get my freebies! And don't miss it! >> Our entire TPT shop is on SALE until MIDNIGHT tonight only! So if you've been eyeing our popular year-round resources like our Phonics Games Bundle or Ultimate Word List Bundle, be sure to check it out! *NOTE: To...
11 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
The Cyber Sale is here! Our entire TPT store is on sale with code: CYBER23. Get EVERYTHING at a discount until midnight tomorrow ONLY! Check out our popular resources ππ *NEW* Decodable Sentences for ALL Phonics Skills This resource JUST hit our TPT shop, and we have to say, it's pretty great. You'll get 500+ decodable sentences in three versions: Sentence Strips No-prep Read & Write Worksheets Google Slidesβ’ π Check it out! *This is the lowest price of the year, so grab it before it's gone!...
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A note from Kate & Laura: We are so sorry if you were one of the people who experienced technical issues with our site Wednesday. We want to sincerely apologize for all the inconvenience and frustration this caused! We're also happy to report that the problem should be resolved now. Please know that if you ever have any kind of difficulty with our site or our printables in the future, we are here for you! Just send us an email (or hit reply on any of our emails) and we'll try to make it right...
11 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
π Here's something you might now know about me: I'm not just a reading teacher, I'm also the parent of a struggling reader with specific learning disabilities. But receiving explicit, systematic, and multi-sensory instruction has helped him to thrive! So today we're continuing our partnership with our friends at Lexercise, and we're sharing all about my family's experience with their online Dyslexia therapy. π Read more about it, and get this FREE printable letters and sounds mat, which helps...
11 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
In partnership with our friends at Lexercise, we're sharing all about our experience taking their 30 hour Structure of Written English SOR professional development course! It has modules on Phonetics & Phonology, Orthography, Morphology, Syntax & Semantics, and Language and Reading Instruction, and completely covers the βwhatβ behind the Science of Reading, explaining in depth all the research-backed knowledge and information you need in order to help struggling readers and writers. π¦ We also...
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