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Two-to-Four-Syllable Words with Short Vowels and Schwa
The schwa is standard English’s most common vowel sound, yet it's also one of the most confusing and misunderstood concepts. This article outlines what schwa is, provides some examples, and discusses how to teach the schwa sound. What is schwa? A schwa is a vowel sound present in an unstressed syllable. It occurs when the […]
Behavior
Sensory seeking
Sensory input is an everyday part of our lives – it is simply how we experience the world through our senses. This becomes more complex and important to understand when working with children. How do they experience sensory input? And how does this change for those with sensory processing issues, such as children on the […]
Curriculum
Prohibition
The Prohibition era in America began in 1920 and lasted for 13 years. Over a century since the ban on intoxicating liquor was introduced, the 'noble experiment" is widely considered a failure. Yet, Prohibition remains one of the most talked about attempts at social engineering in history, and its legacy and lessons remain valid even […]
Lesson Planning
Story Sequence
Teaching early years students is a challenging yet fulfilling feat. You start with a blank canvas, and you get to help define their first steps into education. As such, it’s vital to teach them fundamental skills that will serve them in their education moving forward and in life in general. Story sequencing is one such […]
Child
Number dyslexia
Mathematics is a difficult subject due to its abstract nature. For a section of the population, it is even more challenging. With math and the use of numbers being a foundation for many everyday scenarios, it is taught as a foundation in schools all over the world. Number dyslexia is unfortunately often misunderstood and under-prioritized […]
Well-being
Applied behavior analysis
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA, is a strategy for changing social behavior, specifically among children with autism, though there are many benefits to using this on a grander scale. The main goal of ABA in any setting is to improve a child's social and communication skills. This involves certain techniques that anybody can use, even […]
Reading
The Simple View of Reading
One key concept in reading research is the Simple View of Reading. Despite its importance, this is not an approach that all educators know about. This is a disadvantage as it can be a handy tool for understanding the core components of reading and assessing reading weaknesses in particular students. How does the Simple View […]
Writing
Journaling writing
An often-used educational quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.’ This pivots on helping them to develop a core ability that supports all subject engagement and recall – comprehension. Finding the best ways to stimulate comprehension in young children is not always straightforward. In older students, […]
Behavior
Social communication disorder
When we speak, we follow certain invisible rules " ones we might take for granted and may not even realize exist in the first place. Some people, especially those with social communication disorder, can find it difficult to understand these rules, even though they can speak perfectly fine and understand conversations to the same degree […]

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