by Dani Davidson | Jul 4, 2026 | How to Read, How to Spell
Most parents notice it at some point—reading starts off slow and effortful, but then suddenly becomes smoother and more natural. What changes is a key literacy skill called word recognition. It’s the ability to instantly recognise written words without having to sound...
by Dani Davidson | Jul 2, 2026 | How to Read
If you’ve ever been told your child simply needs to memorise more sight words, you’re not alone. Flashcards, word walls and repetition have been popular reading strategies for decades. While they may help children recognise a few words in the short term,...
by Dani Davidson | Jun 24, 2026 | How to Read
Wondering what orthographic mapping is and why everyone is talking about it? If you’ve been reading about the Science of Reading, chances are you’ve come across this rather complicated-sounding term. The good news is that the idea behind orthographic...
by Dani Davidson | Jun 18, 2026 | How to Read
Have you ever wondered how some children can instantly recognise hundreds of words while others seem to sound out the same words over and over again? Many parents assume children simply memorise words by seeing them repeatedly. In reality, that’s not how the...
by Dani Davidson | May 28, 2026 | How to Read
Learning to read is one of the most remarkable achievements of childhood. Although it can seem as though some children simply “pick it up,” reading isn’t something the brain is naturally wired to do. Unlike learning to speak, which develops naturally...
by Dani Davidson | May 13, 2026 | How to Read, How to Spell
The ‘ck’ digraph is one of the first spelling patterns many children learn after mastering simple CVC words. Understanding when and how to use ‘ck’ helps children become stronger readers, more confident spellers, and better writers. In early...
