There are so many "positive" ways in which we label our readers: fast, proficient, the best – the list goes on and on. There is one label, however, that matters most: thoughtful.
Contrary to what's easiest to believe, it is not speed that mat...
Decoding words can be one of the greatest hurdles a child faces when learning to read. Children become disengaged when they feel unsuccessful, and parents get frustrated when their kids can't "just sound it out." Phonics does, undoubtedly, have a p...