by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jul 19, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore onset-rime segmenting, an important early literacy skill that helps children break words into meaningful sound parts. Learn how separating the beginning sound of a word (the onset) from the ending sound pattern (the rime) helps children...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jul 19, 2026 | Blog |
Critical Thinking Skills Today’s Skills. Tomorrow’s Success. Critical thinking helps children understand the world, make smart decisions, and succeed in school and life. It’s a skill they can learn, and it starts with strong reading! What Is Critical...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jul 19, 2026 | Blog |
Building Confident Writers Through Reading, Practice, and Support At Reading Ranch, we believe that strong readers become strong writers, and strong writers grow into even better readers. These skills develop together, especially when children are given the right...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jul 19, 2026 | Blog |
Learning That Sticks Why Multisensory Learning Is Food for the Brain At Reading Ranch, we use a multisensory approach because it helps children learn in a way that truly “sticks.” Instead of relying on just reading or listening, students use sight, sound,...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jul 6, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore syllable segmenting — an essential phonological awareness skill that helps children break words into smaller sound units called syllables. Learn why the ability to clap, count, and identify syllables in words plays a critical role in...
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