Banter Quick Tips: Phonics or sight words? Why it’s the wrong question; and where we should start
Phonics or sight words? I get this question a lot, and I understand why. On the surface, written English seems chaotic: But, under the hood,…
For beginning readers, where should we start teaching? Phonics, sight words, or both?
Some people think that written English is too irregular and difficult to teach in an organised way, with far too many words (520 million –…
New Scatter-Slayer Adventure: The Awesome Australian Gore-Boar
Introducing The Awesome Australian Gore-Boar: “The Awesome Australian Gore-Boar unlocked his jaws and roared. You are not sure if the awful beast is sore at you or the witch.” Learning…
Can technology-based interventions help children with reading difficulties?
Yes. In several studies, technology-based reading programs have showed a positive effect for a variety of students with different needs and skills, and some technology-based…
Attention reluctant readers aged 7-12: new Scatter-Slayer Adventures now available!
Our ‘Select-A-Sequel’ Scatter-Slayer Adventures continue: The Shark Arcade (<ar>, <a>) and The Glowing Toad (<oa>, <ow>, <oe>) decodable readers are now available. Designed for devices….