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Digging into the Sentence Level Challenge #3

Looking to improve your reading and comprehension time?

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Check here for the latest 3 Day challenge! 

Digging into the Sentence Level Challenge #3

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Digging into the Sentence Level Challenge #3

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The Building Readers for Life Academy is the perfect place to hone in on your sklls. Learn more here.

Building Readers for Life Academy is our monthly membership program that empowers educators AND families by diving into structured literacy and strategies for ALL learners. With BRFL Academy, you'll learn what it takes to help EVERY student come a reader for life.

 

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Join our 3 Day Challenges to improve your skills and see specific styles in action.

Beyond the Card Drill Challenge

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Beyond the Word List Challenge

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Digging into the Sentence Level Challenge

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 All yearly members of the academy get automatic access to ALL challenges!

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Building Readers for Life 2025 Virtual Conference

Get ready to learn from the best! You will learn from AMAZING presenters who will focus on the science of reading, structured literacy, multisensory teaching, and dyslexia awareness.

 

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Getting started with Word List Builder 

Customize and create time-saving printables and games using Word List Builder!

 

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Shannon W.

I loved all of the things that you demonstrated during the modeling. I also got some new book titles to add to my library. Thank you for all you do!

Cathy T.

I am so impressed with the multitude of information shared. I can't wait to try out some of these activities with my students.

Jennifer K.

I love all of the wonderful ideas for incorporating language into the lessons. The modeling videos are extremely helpful. Tons of resources.

Erin M.

Thank you so much for this!!! I can't imagine how much work it was to put this together and I cannot wait to get started with so much inspiration!

About Emily

Emily Gibbons is founder of The Literacy Nest, an extensive online resource and networking site for families and educators, as well as the creator of Word List Builder.
 
For nearly 20 years, Emily has worked in education first as a classroom teacher and then as an Orton-Gillingham trained structured literacy interventionist. Emily creates resources for educators and families to use for reading intervention. She has been trained in Project Read, and Orton-Gilingham in both IMSLEC and AOGPE accredited programs. She has nurtured a collaborative community where families and educators can learn more about dyslexia, Orton-Gillingham methodology and evidence-based practices for teaching literacy since 2013.