Daily Reading and Spelling Drills

Building literacy is a process that requires daily commitment, particularly for students living with learning difficulties.
In this post, you’ll discover how to use reading and spelling drills to strengthen phoneme-grapheme correspondences, build fluency, and foster confidence.
Morphology & Struggling Readers

Unlocking Literacy Through Morphology English is a morphophonemic language, meaning it combines sound (phonics) with meaning (morphology). While phonics is vitally important as the foundation of literacy instruction, it’s only half the story. Introducing the idea that words have meaningful parts (morphemes) early on ensures students develop a balanced understanding of our language system. By […]
LSK – Literacy Games

Literacy Games: Making Learning Fun and Engaging Incorporating games into literacy instruction can transform the learning experience, making it engaging and enjoyable for students. Games provide a hands-on way to reinforce skills, build fluency, and foster confidence. The Literacy Support Kit (LSK) includes carefully designed games like Chunky Pig and a literacy-focused version of Snakes […]
Teaching High Frequency Words

High-Frequency Words: Supporting Fluency and Confidence in Struggling Readers High-frequency (HF) words are an essential component of literacy development. These words often appear frequently in texts but are phonetically irregular, making them more challenging for students to learn. For example, the word “come” is pronounced as “c-u-m,” which deviates from typical phonetic patterns. Helping students […]
Cloze Exercises For Literacy Development

The Importance of Cloze Exercises in Literacy Development Cloze Exercises are a powerful tool in literacy education, particularly when working with students who need structured, systematic support. These exercises not only enhance vocabulary but also develop contextual understanding, encouraging students to think critically about word choices in a sentence. This skill is fundamental for improving […]
Using Structured Reading Sheets

The Importance of Reading Sheets and Practice in Literacy Development Reading fluency and accuracy are the cornerstone skills of literacy, and they form the foundation for success in all areas of education. Many students, especially those struggling with literacy, benefit from systematic, targeted practice aligned with their current skill level. When a student is not […]
Teaching Tracking And Blending

Using The LSK Tracking And Blending Resources Students may initially acquire single phoneme code quite easily but find difficulty in blending phonemes in a timely manner. For example, they may need to read ‘pen’ as p-e-n. If students continually struggle reading becomes a laborious process and one to be avoided! The teacher can assist the […]
A Guide To Teaching Handwriting

How to Use the Literacy Support Kit (LSK) Handrwiting Resources Why Handwriting Is Important Handwriting mastery is crucial for developing kids’ confidence and kinaesthetic memory, freeing up working memory, and enabling students to focus better on spelling. Handwriting is public, and it can become a source of humiliation for kids who struggle with it. Often, […]
Teaching The Alphabet – Guide

How to Use the Literacy Support Kit (LSK) Alphabet Resources Introducing the alphabet early while explicitly teaching phonemes one by one has multiple purposes and is grounded in research about how children learn to read and write. Early Familiarity with Symbols Teaching the alphabet gives kids an immediate sense of the symbols they will encounter […]
Free Webinar – Word Cracking Demonstration

Unlock Literacy Success: Replay of the Word Cracker Webinar on new features and Literacy Intervention. We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to watch the replay of our recent webinar, where we delved into the extensive features and functionalities of Word Cracker, an essential tool for enhancing literacy through morphological intervention. Hosted by Bill […]