by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 15, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore practical, research-supported strategies to help elementary students develop stronger writing skills. We’ll cover why foundational skills like spelling, grammar, and sentence structure matter, how regular writing practice boosts confidence...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog |
For young readers, there’s a lot happening in a book, from multiple characters to more complex concepts. Each story has a main idea, and being able to identify it is a crucial aspect of reading comprehension. As children develop deeper literacy skills, they’ll need to...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog |
With a new year comes new goals, new experiences, and new opportunities to make reading fun for everyone in your family. As you create your resolutions for 2026, don’t forget to include literacy goals for both you as a parent and your little learner. Whether...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog |
At The Reading Ranch, we believe strong readers are built, not rushed. One of the most important foundations of reading success is decoding, the ability to accurately connect letters and letter patterns with their sounds. When decoding is paired with explicit fluency...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 7, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore why multisensory reading instruction is a powerful way to help struggling readers — especially children with dyslexia — build stronger reading skills. You’ll learn how engaging sight, sound, movement, and touch together boosts decoding,...
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