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Stop the Guessing: How to Teach Digraph Words with Confidence and Science-Backed Strategy

Digraph words like ship, chop, and thin can trip up early readers if they aren’t taught correctly. This science-backed guide breaks down exactly how to teach digraphs step by step...

Stop Guessing at Vowels: The Science-Backed Way to Teach Short Vowel Sounds That Actually Works

Ayinde Abiola

Short vowel sounds are the foundation of reading—but most kids aren’t taught them clearly enough. Learn the science-backed way to teach, reinforce, and master short vowels using explicit phonics instruction...

Magic‑E” Masterclass: Unlocking the Silent E Rule for Phonics Success

Ayinde Abiola

The silent e rule might look simple—but it’s a powerhouse for boosting decoding, spelling, and reading fluency. In this in-depth guide, I explain exactly how the silent e works, why...

Mastering the Long A Sound: The Surprising Science Behind Spelling Patterns Every Child Must Know (+Song)

Ayinde Abiola

Wondering why cake, day, and train all make the same sound but look so different? In this deep dive into the science of the long A sound, I’ll break down...

R-Controlled Vowels Decoded: Why Bossy R Is the Game-Changer in Reading Instruction

Ayinde Abiola

R-controlled vowels, also known as “Bossy R,” are one of the most misunderstood rules in phonics—but they’re critical for fluent reading. In this science-backed guide, I break down what r-controlled...

The Truth About Open and Closed Syllables: The Hidden Rule Behind Reading Success

Ayinde Abiola

Open and closed syllables are the foundation of word decoding—but most reading programs don’t teach them clearly. Learn how these two simple patterns can unlock reading fluency and give your...

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Stop the Guessing: How to Teach Digraph Words with Confidence and Science-Backed Strategy

Stop Guessing at Vowels: The Science-Backed Way to Teach Short Vowel Sounds That Actually Works

Magic‑E” Masterclass: Unlocking the Silent E Rule for Phonics Success

Mastering the Long A Sound: The Surprising Science Behind Spelling Patterns Every Child Must Know (+Song)

R-Controlled Vowels Decoded: Why Bossy R Is the Game-Changer in Reading Instruction

The Truth About Open and Closed Syllables: The Hidden Rule Behind Reading Success

The Truth About Reading Fluency: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Actually Teach It

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