Reading

6 Tips for Struggling Readers

It can be overwhelming when you have a struggling reader.  I know, I've had one. There were times  I was ready to either give up or hide in a closet until this part of homeschooling was over.   When it gets to that point, take a deep breath and think about an action plan. If you are looking for a simple solution for your struggling reader, we'd...

Blends and Diagraph Printables

Digraphs, Consonant Blends, and Word Families are the building blocks of reading.  Children can arrange and rearrange these printable cards to form a variety of new words.  These cards are 2" in height making them just right for your pocket charts. We personally love our tabletop pocket chart. It's self-standing, folds...

Blends Worksheets & Printables

Once children have learned all of the individual letter sounds, they can begin to learn blends.  Consonant blends are two letters that when brought together they "blend" to form a sound.  The sound still allows for the individual letters to be heard.  (When two consonants come together to form a...