Morphology: A Key Pillar of Literacy with SOAR
Morphology: A Key Pillar of Literacy with SOAR Reading success is about far more than sounding out letters; it also hinges on understanding how words are built. Morphology, the study of roots, prefixes, suffixes, and inflections, provides children with a blueprint...
Sand Tray Multisensory Literacy Technique with SOAR
Sand Tray Multisensory Literacy Technique with SOAR When reading is hard, adding a tactile element can flip the switch from frustration to “I get it!” One simple but powerful tool is the sand tray: students write letters or words in fine sand while voicing the...
The Reading Rope: Strands That Build Early Reading | SOAR
The Reading Rope: Strands That Build Early Reading | SOAR The Strands That Support Early Reading Development When children learn to read, they are not just memorizing words on a page; they are developing a complex set of skills that must work together, much like the...
Unlocking Literacy: The Power of the Three-Part Drill in Intervention
Unlocking Literacy: The Power of the Three-Part Drill in Intervention For struggling readers, effective intervention is key to unlocking literacy skills. One powerful, research-backed method is the Orton-Gillingham Three-Part Drill, a structured approach rooted in the...
What Is the “Letterbox” in the Brain?
What Is the “Letterbox” in the Brain? The letterbox is a spot in the left fusiform called the Visual Word Form Area (VWFA); it learns to recognize written words almost instantly, freeing mental energy for comprehension. How the Letterbox Supports Reading Rapid Word...Strands of Accelerated Reading
S.O.A.R. is the life long dream of Suzanne Pollutro, an educator of 15 years, with NYS certifications in PK – 6th Elementary Education, Literacy, Bilingual / ENL, and in SBL/SDL Administration.
“I hope that you will consider allowing me to partner with you in the education of your most precious treasures – your children. I will work hard to earn your trust and to ensure your children become skilled readers, and more!”