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Reading SOS: Finding a good reading program for a child with LD

Reading expert Linda Farrell provides guidance in understanding the three features that all good reading programs should have.

Learning ‘b’ and ‘d’ and Reading Short Vowel Words with Aiko, Second Grader

Reading expert Linda Farrell works with Aiko on a common letter reversal — confusing the letters ‘b’ and ‘d’.

Reading expert Linda Farrell: Every student can become a better reader

Linda Farrell explains that with time and practice, any student can become a better reader.

The Alphabetic Principle

In Houston, the teacher of an advanced kindergarten class connects letters and sounds in a systematic and explicit way.

Reading SOS: Do Bob Books help young readers?

Reading expert Linda Farrell shares her thoughts on early reader series as well as the importance of reading aloud to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

Reading expert Linda Farrell: Letter Names vs. Letter Sounds

Linda Farrell explains why it is important for struggling readers to understand the difference between letter names and letter sounds.

Reading expert Linda Farrell: Mastering Reading Accuracy

Linda Farrell helps Xavier master reading accuracy.

Letters & sounds

A Hmong-American kindergarten teacher in Sacramento mixes serious instruction with lively play for his second-language learners.

Reading SOS: Getting stuck on sight words

Reading expert Linda Farrell suggests this teaching sequence for sight words: first, be sure your child knows all the letter names, then all the letter sounds—and then you can introduce a few short high-frequency words such as was.