Unlocking Word Meaning: Morphology and Irregular Spellings in K–3

Unlocking Word Meaning: Morphology and Irregular Spellings in K–3 Why Morphology Matters for Young Readers When we think about reading instruction in K–3, phonics often takes center stage—and for good reason. Understanding the connection between sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes) is essential. But equally important is morphology: the study of morphemes, the smallest units of […]

The Architecture of Reading

Teaching students foundational reading skills is akin to building the foundation of a house. Just as a house relies on strong footers and framing, reading instruction begins with teaching students how to break the “code” of language—decoding written symbols into sounds. This early code-breaking must be solidified through instruction that is both systematic and “sticky”—the […]