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What’s the Difference Between OG and SWI?
I commonly get the question of what the difference between OG and SWI. While it may seem like a simple […]
Boating During the Summer
The misspelling of boating

Colonel and Column
Learn about the spelling of colonel.

Baby Yoda and Diminutive Suffix
How we thing about diminutive suffixes when trying to find a name for baby yoda.

Math Facts through Symbol Imaging Reduces Cognitive Load
Learning multiplication facts through symbol imaging reduces cognitive load

Phonics is the Kludge of English Written Words
Lisa Klipfel, MA August 26, 2019 The word of the day yesterday was <kludge>. The definition is “an ill-assorted collection […]

Handwriting Help
How I teach handwriting that mimics that of Renaissance teachings

The Amazing Sloth
Learn about the scientific names related to sloths and their connection to common words we use today.

Structured Word Inquiry and Making Math RealĀ® Part 1: Formal Language
A comparison of structure word inquiry (SWI) and Making Math Real (MMR) and why formal language is important.