Brick by Brick
Articles & Musings
Welcome to our Structured Literacy Resource Hub for Homeschoolers!
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to strengthen your approach, this collection of articles is designed to help you build confident, capable readers—brick by brick. Grounded in science-backed methods like Orton-Gillingham, we break down the essentials of structured literacy in a way that’s practical, encouraging, and tailored to the unique needs of homeschooling families. Dive in and discover tools, tips, and strategies to unlock your child’s reading potential.
Brick by Brick
Articles & Musings
Welcome to our Structured Literacy Resource Hub for Homeschoolers!
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to strengthen your approach, this collection of articles is designed to help you build confident, capable readers—brick by brick. Grounded in science-backed methods like Orton-Gillingham, we break down the essentials of structured literacy in a way that’s practical, encouraging, and tailored to the unique needs of homeschooling families. Dive in and discover tools, tips, and strategies to unlock your child’s reading potential.
What is a CALT?
CALT stands for Certified Academic Language Therapist. A CALT is not a tutor. This is a specialized educator trained to work with students who have language-based learning differences, particularly dyslexia.
The Five Pillars of Reading – The Foundation of Effective Reading Instruction
Thanks to decades of research, we now have tools that make learning to read a little easier to navigate. This body of research is known as the Science of
The Power of Structured Literacy for Homeschoolers: Building Confident Readers
Structured Literacy, an umbrella term trademarked by the International Dyslexia Association, is the gold standard of literacy instruction. It is based on the science-backed work of Samuel Orton and