When you’re choosing a spelling program for a dyslexic child, the most important thing is this: make sure the instruction is rooted in the science of reading. Spelling doesn’t develop naturally. Every pattern needs to be taught directly, modeled, practiced, and reviewed.

If phonics is learning the code, fluency is learning to use it—smoothly, automatically, and with understanding.

If phonemic awareness is about hearing sounds, phonics is about seeing them. It’s where children learn that spoken sounds are represented by letters on a page—a crucial bridge between speech and print.

When you send your child to school, you expect they’ll be taught to read with the best methods available. The problem? Many classrooms still use balanced literacy—an approach that research shows doesn’t work, especially for kids with dyslexia (and really for most struggling readers).

Parents and teachers often ask: “What does structured literacy actually look like in the classroom?” In this video, I share five practical strategies I used with my own students that make reading accessible, especially for struggling readers and those with dyslexia. You’ll learn: -Why sound walls are more powerful than traditional word walls -How to teach syllable division so big words don’t intimidate -Multi-sensory tools like rainbow mats and Elkonin boxes -How daily dictat

1 in 5 students struggle with dyslexia. Early intervention is key. Learn how evidence-based strategies can unlock their potential to read.

Dyslexia and poor first instruction in reading are two factors that can affect a person's ability to read and comprehend text. While they...