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For many struggling readers, understanding the sounds that make up words can be a major challenge. Phonics instruction is a critical part of helping these students develop reading skills, but it can often be difficult and frustrating. However, research has sh...

For students in special education, learning can often be a challenging and complex process. However, by incorporating compound word activities into their curriculum, educators can help these students develop essential phonics and vocabulary skills in a fun an...

Reading is an essential skill that opens up a world of knowledge and opportunities. Unfortunately, many children with intellectual disabilities struggle with developing literacy skills. However, research in the science of reading has shown that compound words...

For non-verbal students, learning to read can be a challenging and isolating experience. How...

As special education teachers, we face unique challenges when it comes to teaching students how to read. One of the most difficult challenges is when we work with older students who have not yet mastered this fundamental skill. However, ...

For non-verbal students, learning to read can be a challenging task. However, according to Dr. Karen Erickson and Dr. David Koppenhaver of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "non-verbal students ...

Research in the science of reading has shown that compound words can be a valuable tool for introducing the concept of blending sounds to students who are non-verbal or have an intellectual...

Research in the science of reading has shown that compound words can be particularly effective for introducing the concept of blending sounds to students with special needs. Read more

Teaching children to read can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! By focusing on phonemic awareness skills such as letter-sound correspondence, rhyming, clapping at syllables and more, you can equip your students with the tools they need to ...

Reading proficiency is a key skill which children of all abilities and backgrounds must learn in order to succeed later on in life. However, for kids with special needs the task can be particularly challenging due to additional physical, emotional or behavioral needs. <...