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Nov 17, 20221 min read
When Research and Teaching Methods Don't Match Up
About a month ago we shared a fascinating article with you about how teachers are not being trained to teach reading! The article rightly...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Reading with Phonics - Drill it! (Part III)
As many teachers, parents and students know - the best way to learn to read is with phonics. There are two parts to teaching students how...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Reading with Phonics - How? (Part II)
Last week I explained why children need to learn to read with phonics. However, with all due respect to the theory, how do we translate...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Reading with Phonics - Why? (Part I)
Very often people ask me which is the best way to teach - sight words or phonics? My answer - BOTH but start with phonics! Why is it...
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