As Illinois rolls out a new law requiring early literacy screenings beginning Jan. 1, some educators question whether it will ...

Tech tools that correct spelling may be convenient, but they can mask a serious problem. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Constantine Johnny / Moment / SeventyFour / iStock / Getty If you know ...

All computers come with spellcheckers and iPhones autocorrect their users’ texts. But despite those everyday features, formal spelling instruction still pays off, the findings of a new study suggest.

I'm sharing one of my favorite online resources for teaching phonics and spelling—Mr. Spelling on YouTube! His rap songs break down tricky spelling patterns and rules in a way that kids love and ...

ABSTRACT: This literature review investigates the effect of systematic phonics-based instruction and the whole language approach on early reading acquisition, specifically phonemic awareness, decoding ...

The reading skills of 16% of children fall below the average range for their age, and 5% of children have significant and severe reading problems. Poor reading is associated with higher risk of school ...

The Allan Labor Government is making best practice common practice in the Education State with Victoria’s Phonics Plus program setting up our youngest students for life-long reading success. Deputy ...

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"The Vowel A" teaches viewers about the short and long sounds of the vowel letter A. It explains how the presence of a final 'e' at the end of words changes the sound of A from short to long. Through ...

Abstract: Phonics is an educational method designed to help children decode written letters and spoken sounds, ultimately aiding in reading proficiency. Currently, there is no research on Phonics ...