Erica Triggs, M.Ed- Lighthouse Learning Studio

Before children can read words, they have to hear and understand the sounds within them. 👂📚 In my latest blog, I break down the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness—and why listening is the true foundation of reading. Check it out here:

The Foundation of Reading Starts with Listening As a literacy interventionist, one of the questions I hear most often is, "What's the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness?"The easiest way to explain it is to picture an umbrella.Phonological awareness is the umbrella. Under that umbrella are several different listening....

May post is here! Check it out below ⤵

The Summer Slide: Real, But Misunderstood Every year as the school doors close, the same phrase starts circulating among educators and parents: the summer slide. It is often said with urgency, sometimes even fear. But what does it actually mean? Is it real? And more importantly, what should families realistically do about it?Let’s unpack ...

April post is up! A quick guide to dyslexia vs. literacy intervention. Check it out here:

How to Decide if Your Child Needs Literacy Intervention or an Orton-Gillingham Approach As a parent, it can be difficult to know when your child’s reading struggles are something they’ll outgrow or a sign they need extra support. It can also feel overwhelming to decide whether or not to pursue formal testing. Many families hesitate, wondering if it’s “too early,” “too extre...

There’s often confusion between tutoring and teaching in private practice—but they serve different, equally valuable roles.

In my latest blog post, I break down these differences to help families and educators make informed decisions about student support.

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Dyslexia teaches perseverance 💪

Dyslexics are not defective.

📚 New on the blog: simple reading supports that can make a big difference for struggling readers and students with dyslexia.

If you are a parent or educator looking for practical tools that are easy to implement, this post is for you.

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Reading Supports That Help Struggling Readers and Students with Dyslexia When a child struggles with reading, the right supports can make an immediate and meaningful difference. While these tools are especially helpful for students with dyslexia, they can benefit any developing reader by reducing cognitive load and improving access to text.It is important to remember tha...