Okay, let’s talk phonogram tiles. These tiny, 72 rectangles of learning have been my constant companions on the road to reading success. Over the years, I’ve carried them everywhere—in parks, coffee shops, and yes, even
The Legend of Independent ManJudy is my best friend. She is a published writer, co-developer of Raising Robust Readers, and national speaker on Down syndrome, advocacy, parenting and education. She is hysterically funny and
Maggie CabreraWe would like to introduce Maggie Cabrera, our remarkable Raising Robust Reader from Minnesota. For those who may have missed the expedition through the "reading code," allow me to paint a vivid picture
Rhyming is a great phonological awareness skill to work on with our little ones, but just remember it's not a prerequisite for reading. Some students with Down syndrome may struggle with rhyming, but they can
We have chosen the book, I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More ! by Karen Beaumont to highlight during Read Across America because it is so much fun and has so many positive features. If you
Spotlight on Our Raising Robust ReaderRodrigo OteroThis month, Iris Otero is sharing her wonderful son, Rodrigo, with us. This is one young man who has captured our hearts through videos his mother Iris shares
If your student has been explicitly taught the consonant sounds and the "Vowel Buddy" phonograms ai, ay, ee, oa, then try this interactive activity for your non-verbal learner. Grab a plastic pail or bucket.Cut out
SPOKEN LANGUAGE TERMS PHONICS is a method of teaching people to read based on the sounds that letters represent.PHONEMES are the smallest parts of sound in spoken words. For instance, there are three sounds
When I first became familiar with Raising Robust Readers, I was drawn to the multi-sensory approach of teaching phonograms. Children learn songs and gestures, providing the auditory and kinesthetic modalities. The brightly
Road Map for READing Sight WordsWow, you have distilled, into one easy-to-read-and-understand article, years of study on my part to figure out how best to teach high-frequency words... I got my master's in reading
