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Phonemic Awareness in Older Learners
“The lack of phonemic awareness is the most powerful determinant of the likelihood of failure to read.” (Adams, 1990) For…
Read MoreThe Reading Rope
As a Reading Specialist, I remember participating in many meetings and having conversations around students who were struggling with reading.…
Read MoreA Heggerty Love Story
“How do you teach phonemic awareness?” I asked my new team when I transitioned from teaching second grade to kindergarten.…
Read MorePlaying with Words: At-Home Edition
This school year has required parents, grandparents, and caregivers to be actively involved in day-to-day schoolwork as instruction has shifted…
Read More30 Science of Reading Resources
As educators, we are always learning and growing in order to improve reading instruction. It can be challenging to sift…
Read MoreCase Study: Lisa Cook from Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center
The Ohio Department of Education’s commitment to implementing literacy instruction that aligns to the science of reading has impacted classroom…
Read MoreWhy Make the Switch? Transitioning from Word Walls to Sound Walls
Word Walls: They’ve been around for as long as most of us can remember. I can clearly recall those hot…
Read MoreLiteracy in 2020
In classrooms around the country, you may find “Heggerty” written on a classroom schedule. Teachers who use the Heggerty Phonemic…
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