Using phonemic awareness is one of the best ways to predict a student’s ability to read fluently. Phonemic awareness is the ability to clearly hear and differentiate speech sounds and is a critical key to our understanding of what we read. Therefore, i...
RTI - Excellence in Literacy Instruction
The ability to read well and independently is a key to success in virtually every field, particularly in this age of technology when so much of our work and day-to-day activities are centered on digital screens. From ordering a meal on a restaurant app...
Strengthening Reading Skills Under Quarantine
Families in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic have faced some rather unique challenges. Kids who have never experienced ‘social distancing’ have had to go without interaction with schoolmates, friends, or even close relatives for weeks on end. ...
Individualize Instruction Using Digital Reading Programs
Individualized instruction is vital when it comes to the classroom to help students effectively learn. Even students who are in the same grade will all have different needs and different learning styles. This presents a challenge when it comes to meeti...
The Value of Independent Reading
When it comes to learning, reading is perhaps the most important skill to have. It is the foundation for everything. In fact, without being able to read with ease, students will struggle with nearly every other subject in school. This is why choosing t...
Essential Skills
Essential Skills, located in Washington, DC, and Aurora, ON operates in the US and Canada and is one of the top online learning providers for K-6 Reading, ELL, Math and Science. Essential Skills programs are an ideal supplement for general K-6 classroom instruction, special education, English language learning, older remedial students, and even adult basic education. Website: https://essentialskills.com/