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5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Kendall Stallings, Fairfield County (CT) Kindergarten TeacherView original
When it comes to teaching, educators can move beyond memorization and equip students with the tools they need for fluent, confident reading.When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically take priority. Another essential component of fluent reading, however, is learning to read high-frequency and irregular words.