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Helpful articles and videos about phonics

Posted August 22, 2013 in Phonics, Resources

Here are some helpful articles and videos about phonics . . . "Wiley Answers the Tough Questions!" — Transcripts Teaching Phonics with Wiley Blevins FAQ about Phoni…  » read more

Phonics: Ten Important Research Findings

Posted August 22, 2013 in Phonics

(download a PDF of this this article) Countless research studies have been conducted on phonics instruction. Much of this research has focused on the usefulness of phonics instruction and the best wa…  » read more

Q: I have a lot of English language learners in my classroom. What can I do to help them?

Posted August 22, 2013 in Questions & Answers

A: I have been working with English learners since my first year teaching at an international school in South America. Most recently, I created an English Language Development program for McGraw-Hill …  » read more

Q: I know teaching my child the alphabet is important for preparing for school. What else can I do?

Posted August 22, 2013 in Questions & Answers

A: Vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary! Load your child’s daily experiences with language. Don’t hold back. Use sophisticated language for concepts your child knows. For example, you might …  » read more

Favorite Websites

Posted August 22, 2013 in Resources

Here are some of my favorite websites . . . Scholastic (for Parents): www.scholastic.com/parents/ Scholastic (for Teachers): http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/ Reading Rockets (for…  » read more