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How to Teach Reading to a 4, 5, or 6 Year Old (Without Guessing, Gimmicks, or Burnout)

Teaching a 4, 5, or 6-year-old to read doesn’t require magic—it requires method. In this post, I share how to use the Science of Reading and a structured Orton-Gillingham approach...

How to Teach Reading to Kindergarten (Without Guesswork or Gimmicks)

Ayinde Abiola

Teaching reading to kindergarten doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this post, I walk you through what the Science of Reading says about early literacy and give you simple, research-backed...

The Truth About Reading Fluency: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Actually Teach It
May 14, 2025
Fluency isn’t just about reading fast—it’s about reading with confidence, accuracy, and expression. In this post, I break down how to teach reading fluency the right way, using science-backed strategies...
What Struggling Readers Need: A Teacher’s Perspective
December 31, 2024
What Struggling Readers Really Need: Proven Strategies for Reading Success in Second and Third Grade As a teacher with over a decade of experience working in urban schools, I’ve had...
What are Decodable Books? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
October 7, 2024
Decodable books are a type of reading material specifically made to support early readers, focusing on phonics-based learning to help children decode words. Unlike traditional leveled readers, which may introduce a broad...