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If you’ve ever wondered when handwriting should actually be taught—or worried that you might be spending too much time on it—you’re not alone. Most teachers aren’t questioning whether handwriting instruction matters. They’re trying to figure out where letter formation fits alongside phonics, writing, and ev...


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Understanding Set for Variability in Reading Instruction

Set for variability is becoming a frequent topic in conversations about decoding and multisyllabic word reading. It often creates hesitation among teachers who are committed to structured literacy and explicit phonics instruction. When...


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Word Chaining is More Than a Phonics Activity

Word chaining often looks simple on the surface — change one letter, make a new word. But when implemented intentionally, it is one of the most powerful routines we can use to support phoneme manipulation, sound-to-print connections, and ...


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Dictation is often misunderstood. For some teachers, it brings to mind long, formal exercises or worksheets labeled dictation that feel disconnected from daily instruction. But when used intentionally, dictation is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting phonemic awareness, phonics...


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By January, you’re no longer guessing.

You know your students. You’ve seen how they respond to instruction. You’ve watched some readers make steady progress, others plateau, and some struggle to transfer skills into real reading and writing. That’s what makes mid-year one of ...


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