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HUGE Science of Reading Giveaway

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This is HUGE! The Measured Mom and I are hosting a Science of Reading Giveaway worth over $800. Yep, you read that right! Anna and I have completely revised our online course to reflect the science of reading. We’re opening the course back up on May 3. The doors will be open for one week, and those who join us…
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Morphology in Structured Literacy

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Let’s explore morphology in structured literacy today. Be sure to follow along with our What is Structured Literacy? blog series! What is Morphology? Morphology refers to studying the morphemes {or units of meaning} in words. It’s clear as day now, right? Ha! Let’s make it a little clearer. A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a word. For…
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Syllable Instruction in Structured Literacy

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Let’s explore syllable instruction in structured literacy today. Be sure to follow along with our What is Structured Literacy? blog series! Syllable instruction refers to understanding and teaching the rules that apply to words that have more than one syllable. As simple as it may seem to you or I to take the concepts we understand about one-syllable words and…
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Phonology Within Structured Literacy

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Phonology within Structured Literacy refers to the sounds we hear in spoken words. Be sure to follow along with our What is Structured Literacy? blog series! Split into two categories, phonology covers: 1- phonological awareness – the awareness of bigger sounds in words like whole words in sentences, rhyming words, and counting syllables. 2- phonemic awareness – the awareness of…
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The Truth About Whole Word Reading

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Do you want to know the truth about whole word reading? Yes, the truth. I’m not pulling it out of thin air. It is not just my opinion either. I have taught reading for nearly 20 years. I have taught and tutored struggling readers. I also have a Masters in Reading and am certified in dyslexia and language-based learning differences….
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