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CVC Decodable Readers: The Most Powerful Tool You’re Not Using to Teach Reading (Yet)

CVC decodable readers are more than just simple books—they’re research-backed tools designed to help children master the foundations of reading. In this article, I break down exactly what CVC readers...

Verbal Dyslexia: The Overlooked Language Struggle That's Holding Students Back (and How to Fix It)

Ayinde Abiola

Verbal dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood learning challenges in the classroom. Unlike traditional dyslexia, it doesn’t just affect reading—it impacts how students process, recall, and express spoken language....

The Only Guide to Teaching Glued Sounds You Need: Activities, Examples, + Free Decodable Reader set

Ayinde Abiola

Glued sounds can trip up even your most confident readers. Words like “tank” and “ring” look simple but often stump students who haven’t been taught these sounds explicitly. In this...

Is Orton-Gillingham Evidence-Based? The Truth Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know

Ayinde Abiola

Tired of vague reading programs that don’t deliver? Wondering if Orton-Gillingham is actually evidence-based? In this post, I break down the science, the history, and the research that proves OG...

Orton-Gillingham vs. the Science of Reading: Which One Actually Works—and Do You Need to Choose?

Ayinde Abiola

Confused about the difference between Orton-Gillingham and the Science of Reading? In this post, I break down how these two approaches align, where they differ, and why combining them can...

How to Teach Reading and Writing to Kids (Even If You’re Not a Teacher)

Ayinde Abiola

You don’t need to be a teacher to help a child learn to read and write—you just need the right approach. In this post, I break down how to teach...

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CVC Decodable Readers: The Most Powerful Tool You’re Not Using to Teach Reading (Yet)

Verbal Dyslexia: The Overlooked Language Struggle That's Holding Students Back (and How to Fix It)

The Only Guide to Teaching Glued Sounds You Need: Activities, Examples, + Free Decodable Reader set

Is Orton-Gillingham Evidence-Based? The Truth Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know

Orton-Gillingham vs. the Science of Reading: Which One Actually Works—and Do You Need to Choose?

How to Teach Reading and Writing to Kids (Even If You’re Not a Teacher)

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

What Struggling Readers Need: A Teacher’s Perspective

What are Decodable Books? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators