At-Home Practices

In a recent meeting with one of my tutoring families, I was reminded just how grateful I am for the incredible parents, guardians, and students I work with. Their commitment inspires everything I do. Today, I’m sharing a few of my favorite spelling games—fun and perfect for building strong spelling skills at home through play. Whether you’re looking for movement-based games, fast-paced word building, or creative tile challenges, these student-loved options make practice enjoy

Looking for fun, educational reading games for early readers? These three engaging games build phonics and high-frequency word skills while keeping kids active, focused, and excited to learn.

Make writing practice fun with pop-its! These hands-on activities help kids practice spelling, phonics, and letter recognition while engaging their senses and fine motor skills.

Explore two research-based reading programs—UFLI Foundations for foundational skills and Phonics for Reading for older students. Both programs provide systematic, explicit instruction to help struggling readers build decoding, comprehension, and fluency skills with confidence. Learn how to get started, access sample lessons, and support your child’s reading growth.