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Launching Literacy: A Morphological Mission
Just as we can build phonemic awareness before decoding, we can build morphemic awareness before writing. Simple practices can bring word structure to life – no pencils required.
Launching Literacy: A Morphological Mission
Just as we can build phonemic awareness before decoding, we can build morphemic awareness before writing. Simple practices can bring word structure to life – no pencils required.

How to Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structur...
Whether you're feeling uncertain or just unsure where to begin, this post provide steps that are practical, research-aligned, and grounded in classroom reality.
How to Shift from Balanced Literacy to Structur...
Whether you're feeling uncertain or just unsure where to begin, this post provide steps that are practical, research-aligned, and grounded in classroom reality.

Structured Literacy for ALL Learners
Structured Literacy isn’t just for struggling readers; it benefits all students. In this blog, I share my journey and why every student deserves explicit, systematic instruction.
Structured Literacy for ALL Learners
Structured Literacy isn’t just for struggling readers; it benefits all students. In this blog, I share my journey and why every student deserves explicit, systematic instruction.

Rethinking Vocabulary Development: Unlocking th...
Morphology is a game-changer for literacy instruction. By understanding how words are built, students improve vocabulary, spelling, decoding, and comprehension.
Rethinking Vocabulary Development: Unlocking th...
Morphology is a game-changer for literacy instruction. By understanding how words are built, students improve vocabulary, spelling, decoding, and comprehension.

Why Understanding Word Structure Matters
Understanding the “why” behind words transforms spelling into an engaging journey, building essential skills, curiosity, and confidence.
Why Understanding Word Structure Matters
Understanding the “why” behind words transforms spelling into an engaging journey, building essential skills, curiosity, and confidence.

My Path to Structured Literacy
From Balanced Literacy to research-based Structured Literacy, my journey led me to co-found Spelliosity, empowering educators and supporting every child’s literacy.
My Path to Structured Literacy
From Balanced Literacy to research-based Structured Literacy, my journey led me to co-found Spelliosity, empowering educators and supporting every child’s literacy.