Before students can comprehend the written word, they need to be able to decode the text and this should always be a core focus of intervention if this is the underlying problem. One component of comprehension is to be able … Continued
There are many programs available for teaching reading. How do you decide if a program has ‘scientific’ validity and is likely to be effective, especially from an intervention perspective? Nayton and colleagues (2022) identify some core components of high quality … Continued
Improving writing skills, unsurprisingly, requires sustained practice. A strategy used in many classrooms is to ask student to write about their weekend or their holidays. However, there are many more interesting topics you could use for inspiration. It is also … Continued
It is not uncommon for children to go to the school library (or community library) and spend the allocated time wandering around with no books to check-out when it is time to leave. In addition, children are often reluctant to … Continued
Poems are often rich in figurative language and consequently can be an excellent teaching tool. Often having students learn to recite the poem from memory is a great additional challenge. Click here for more information. Here are some ideas using … Continued