Ellery GarrisonFeb 18, 20232 min readPhonics Before Age 7: Is It Truth or Myth?Reading is a fundamental skill that we use every day. From navigating street signs to reading a favorite book, reading is an essential...
Ellery GarrisonFeb 11, 20232 min readMY KID KNOWS PHONICS, BUT IS NOT READING! WHAT'S GOING ON?I get this A LOT from parents, and occasionally even from a few teachers. The first thing I do is some assessments (or talk to the...
Ellery GarrisonFeb 10, 20231 min readHelp! How Do I Build Reading Comprehension Without Boring Q/A?Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut with helping your student develop better reading comprehension? Well, give one of these...
Ellery GarrisonFeb 9, 20231 min readReading and Memory: The Connection ExplainedReading and memory go hand in hand. When you read, you engage your memory, which helps you remember what you've read. Let's take a closer...
Ellery GarrisonFeb 6, 20232 min readWhat Sound Does The Letter R Really Make?This topic must be at the top of my list as personal pet peeves! Over the years as a Reading Specialist, I have heard the letter R...
Ellery GarrisonFeb 5, 20231 min readToday's Reading Tip: Use Flashcards A New WayWhen you hear the words "Flash Cards," you probably groan out loud. I know I still do. That is most likely because you grew up putting...