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Why Phonics is Better than Sight Reading

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There is a lot of debate in certain educational circles over whether phonics is better or sight reading is better.  Proponents of sight reading usually point to the fact that kids get off to a quick start and see “success” right away, thus boosting their confidence.  Proponents of phonics…well, I’ll get to that. I am […]

10 Amazing Alphabet Books

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There are a zillion (technical term 😉 ) alphabet books on the market.  These ten stand out, though, as being unique, special, or simply outstanding.  (You can’t really tell to look at them, but the headings here are clickable; they’ll take you to the Amazon listings.) 1. The Graphic Alphabet This is one of my […]

The Logic of English {review}

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I was provided by the publisher with a set of materials to facilitate my review.  As always, all opinions expressed here are entirely my own (and those of my family members). Horizontal vs. Vertical Phonics Many of you have “heard” me talk in the past about vertical vs. horizontal phonics.  Horizontal phonics is what we […]