What is reading fluency? Why is it critical? What is the best way to teach your student to read fluently?

Fluency, one of the five pillars of the Science of Reading framework on which our program is based, is a learned skill that is essential to achieving the ultimate goal of reading—comprehension.

The CK Spelling Rule is an easy way to determine when to use the letters ck or the letter k in a word that has the /k/ sound.

Mastering this useful rule makes words that have a /k/ sound easier to spell, eliminates guessing, and reduces dependence on whole-word memorization.

Bumble’s video does a great job of explaining this rule in a fun and entertaining way.

The Rules and Logic of Language

Teaching the rules of reading and spelling, along with the patterns and concepts that shape them, is the key to mastery. Once students understand the logic of the English language, they can master it.

Everyone loves looking at a beautiful flower garden. Even cute little critters love flower gardens, but for a different reason. Beautiful flowers make a yummy snack!

Save the flowers!

In this charming free activity, your student can prevent the flowers from being nibbled on by deer, chipmunks, birds, and other cute critters. With each correctly spelled word, your child can save a flower bouquet by slipping the pot inside the garden gate, or keeping an animal outside the gate where the flowers can be viewed but not chewed.

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We’re often asked, “How can I use your programs with my older student?” Usually, the concern is that a middle or high school student might feel embarrassed by the full-color, hands-on activities included in All About Reading and All About Spelling.

However, with a few modifications, many people have found that our programs work well for teens and even adults!

Whether you’re a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a tutor of a child with dyslexia, this page of free resources for teaching dyslexic students is for you.

In-depth, informative articles will help you understand what dyslexia is, while teaching articles offer strategies and techniques that have proven to be effective with dyslexic students and other struggling readers.

When you’re first beginning your homeschooling journey, it can feel overwhelming. It’s a big task with a weighty responsibility and one we all endeavor to do well. Many of us doubt ourselves, wonder if we’re doing the right thing, and question if we’ve chosen the right curriculum or the right educational philosophy. Many of us are also first-generation homeschoolers, so we’re blazing a new trail in our families, which can be really exciting, but also really daunting.

… I’m not organized.

… I wasn’t good at school myself.

… I don’t have enough time.

… my child will miss out.

So you’re thinking about homeschooling but have doubts and concerns. Everyone does. Let’s address a few common worries.

“I have four children…and two of them are in the same level! Will your program work for me?”

Many people assume it’s hard to juggle All About Reading and All About Spelling with multiple children, but not only is it possible, it’s also extremely rewarding! This post is packed with ideas for effectively and efficiently teaching reading and spelling to multiple children.

Creepy crawlers, fluttery fliers, and swarms of fun are between the pages of the latest addition to our premium collection of reading and spelling review books.

Snug as a Bug is crawling with engaging, hands-on activities, games, and fun facts about fascinating bugs all around us, including Monarch butterflies, moon moths, and beautiful beetles that are oh-so-pretty in pink, plus many more.

Free Printable Binder Cover and Spine Inserts – All Levels!

We hear you! Fun, colorful binder cover inserts featuring your level’s hero character make starting each day’s lesson, well, more fun! Plus, bold, easy-to-read spine labels make your life a little easier and more convenient.

If you organize your All About Reading, All About Spelling, and All About Math curriculum materials in two-inch or four-inch binders, this post and free download is “all about” you! Continue reading…

What’s the best thing about a fireworks show? (Besides everything, of course.)

The grand finale, right?

In this fun, free reading and spelling activity, your child will build the most spectacular and grandest grand finale of all time by adding individual fireworks to a night sky with each correct answer.

By mastering the review words, your child will create a masterpiece and become the master of their universe.

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