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Which is Better: Phonemic Awareness With or Without Print?

This blog post emphasizes the significance of phonemic awareness and phonics in literacy instruction, highlighting that both are crucial for…

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Decodable Texts: 10 FAQs Answered

For educators and parents looking to support early literacy development, decodable texts have become an increasingly popular tool. These books…

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Assessing Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Tools for Measuring Progress and Growth

The Importance of Assessments in Education It seems like it is always that time of year: assessment time! Assessments can…

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10 Takeaways for Literacy Instruction from Plain Talk 2023

Plain Talk 2023 Our team had the privilege of attending the 2023 Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning conference in…

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HiMama Webinar: How to Teach Phonological Awareness in Early Childhood

Join us and our friends at HiMama for a special recorded webinar “How to Teach Phonological Awareness in Early Childhood.” Join Heggerty’s Marjorie Bottari, Director of Professional Development, to learn and define the 3 PH’s: phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics, and dig into the research behind the importance of phonological awareness and how to teach it in the home and classroom.

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11 Science of Reading Resources Every Educator Should Know About

Keeping Up With the Science of Reading Hello, educators! Since our original “30 Science of Reading Resources” blog post was…

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Building Bridge to Reading (Part 1)

With 66% of 4th graders reading below a proficient level, having a solid foundational tool to put into teachers’ hands is a crucial component in fighting the literacy crisis our country is facing. Bridge to Reading is a comprehensive reading foundational curriculum encompassing the beloved Heggerty phonemic awareness paired with explicit phonics instruction for the perfect combination.

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Defining Dyslexia

Defining Dyslexia: How Elementary Educators Can Help Students Succeed According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, dyslexia is…

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Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics

In 2000, the National Reading Panel (NRP) identified 5 components of effective literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and…

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Educator and Students

Phonemic Awareness with English Language Learners

At Heggerty, we get a lot of questions about how to best use our curriculum with students learning English. This…

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