A Multisyllabic Word Decoding Program
For students who can read short words, but not long ones.
Designed to complement or replace Barton Reading & Spelling System Level 4
Get Started
Step 1:
Download and administer the Quick Check Assessment.
Your student has learned to read 1 syllable words with short vowels, digraphs, consonant blends, and some common unit patterns.
This is an incredible foundation for reading bigger words!
Let's check that foundation and make sure it's as strong as possible.
Watch the quick training video, print out the short assessment, and easily check which skills are solid, and which might need a little more practice.
Step 2:
Join the Big Word Breakthrough Membership to access all of the lesson plans, training videos, printable workbooks, visual toolkit, online games, community forum, and monthly Q&A with Amy.
Print out BWB Parts 1-4 or snag a physical copy of the lesson plans, shipped to you,
Follow along in the scripted, step-by-step sequence of lessons, using just the teacher guide and student workbook. Or have your student try the online games included in each module!
Meet other parents, teachers, and tutors who are in the same place in their teaching journey.
Step 3:
Enjoy your student's progress from reading single syllable words to reading longer words and passages!
Watch their confidence grow alongside their reading and spelling skills.
Hi there!
I'm Amy, and I'll be your personal cheerleader and literacy geek!
I'm on a mission to help parents teach their children to read.
Especially those readers who struggle with dyslexia.
Join me as we take baby steps up this mountain. It's a lot journey, and one of the most important ones you and your child will take. I would be honored to guide you.
IS THE MEMBERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?
Students must have successfully completed Barton Reading & Spelling System Level 3 OR have equivalent prerequisite reading and spelling skills:
- CVC Words (eg. cat, big, dog)
- Digraphs th, ch, ck, wh, sh, tch
- Consonant blends at the beginning or end of a word
- -ing, -ang, -ong, -ung, -ink, -ank, -onk, -unk
- -ind, -ild, -old, -oll, -olt, -ost
Not sure if your student is ready for Big Word Breakthrough? Take the free assessment to find out!
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