Rime or rhyme? What’s the difference? Rimes rhyme, but not all rhymes are rimes. Easy peasy, right? (See what I did there?) Rimes are word parts that refer to a specific spelling pattern, and rimes of the same word family will rhyme. Rimes begin with a vowel sound and end before the next vowel sound. ...Read More
You’ve found success with your child… he/she knows their letters, sounds, and how to blend CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words together. This is definitely an accomplishment because this can be a tricky concept for young learners. But now you find your child is struggling with two and three letter blends. These sounds can be hard for children...Read More
As children are learning how to read, they will occasionally get “stuck” on a word. This means that they can’t quite figure out what it is. As a parent, it can be hard to watch your child struggle, because we want them to be successful! Even though these moments may be hard for your child,...Read More