How to Use FREE Easter Decodable Readers in Your Classroom Easter is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some egg-cellent (sorry, had to) FREE Easter-themed decodable readers! 🐣 These readers are perfect for 1:1 teaching, small group lessons, and whole class instruction. Let’s dive into some simple ways you can use them in your classroom - without adding extra work to your already overflowing to-do list. 1:1 Teaching – Tailored Support for Struggli

The Lawsuit Shaking Up Classrooms Across The Globe Imagine discovering that the very program designed to help your child learn to read might actually be holding them back! That’s the claim at the heart of a class-action lawsuit against Fountas and Pinnell, two of the most recognized names in literacy education. This legal battle is sending shockwaves through schools, homes, and classrooms everywhere. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for you

What is the Science of Reading? Have you heard about the "Science of Reading" lately? If you're a parent or teacher, you've probably heard of this term, especially if you work with young children. Let's take a deep dive into what the Science of Reading is and why it's revolutionizing how we teach reading. Definition: The science of reading is the evidence-based understanding of how reading skills develop and how best to teach them. What Is the Science of Reading? Simply put,

What is Dyslexia and Does My Child Have it? What is Dyslexia? "Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is a neurological condition unrelated to intelligence, vision, or laziness. Dyslexia impacts phonological processing, making it difficult to identify and decode words." Dyslexia is a language-based learning difficulty that can present in different ways. Like some other learning difficulties, it is a spectrum, meaning s

It’s not long until the summer holidays are here.  As the sun starts to flex its rays and the familiar sounds of school bells fade into the background, we're diving headfirst into the season of sun-soaked adventures, poolside splashes, and... the notorious "summer learning loss."  Ever heard of the summer learning loss, or the summer slide? Probably not (unless you work in education), but you have probably noticed how by the end of the summer holidays the kids have forgotten