If you’ve been anywhere near the literacy world lately, you’ve probably heard teachers, reading specialists, and homeschool parents buzzing about word mapping. But what is word mapping, exactly, and why is it so important for developing readers? As a reading specialist who has worked with early readers and struggling readers alike, word mapping is one […]
What is Word Mapping and Why is it Important?
I’m sure you’ve seen and heard of word mapping mats by now, but you may be wondering, what’s the big idea and do I really need these? If so, this blog post is for you! Find out what word maps really mean when it comes to teaching reading and decide if they are right for your students!
Here’s the Truth About Teaching Phonemic Awareness Without Letters
For a long time, I always understood phonemic awareness as something you could do with your eyes closed or with the lights off. It was something we MUST DO WITHOUT LETTERS, otherwise it was not considered phonemic awareness. So when I learned this, it shook me to my core!