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Bug Books Collection

These brightly illustrated, contemporary books have even the youngest reader engaged.

Bug Books Collection

These brightly illustrated, contemporary books have even the youngest reader engaged.
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Teaching materials designed with Orton-Gillingham practitioners in mind, but user-friendly for everyone!

Thoughts From My Notebook

  • January 23, 2025 Pam Mehlin

    How do I teach -dge?

    -dge I am concluding my series of short vowel-based patterns with <dge>. Click the attached links to read about the other short vowel patterns <ck >, <tch>, and the Fizzle/ Floss rule.  <dge> tends to confuse people; not understanding why it...

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  • June 26, 2024 Pam Mehlin

    “Fizzle/Floss Rule”

    Does Sammy really like fried zebras?  The pattern of doubling <f>, <l>, <s>, and <z> in a one-syllable word after a short vowel, sometimes referred to as the “Floss” or “Fizzle” rule, has a few people still puzzled. For the...

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  • May 14, 2024 Pam Mehlin

    -ch or -tch, which witch?

    /ch/ -tch after a short vowel  Don’t you love that we have a pattern that is so simple to follow?  Yes, but people ask me, what about much and sandwich?  Let’s take a look at the historical aspects of these...

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How to Videos and More

  • What is schwa?
    January 28, 2023 Pam Mehlin

    What is schwa?

    I will cover the basic facts about schwa, making it easy for you to help your students! Did you learn anything about schwa you didn't already know? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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American English Blog

  • The Evolution of Fix
    July 3, 2026 Pam Mehlin

    The Evolution of Fix

       One of my passions is reading old books, not just any book, but specifically books on American English. A while back, I discovered a copy of The American Language: An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United...

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  • The History Behind the title Realtor
    July 3, 2026 Pam Mehlin

    The History Behind the title Realtor

    Americans have always been defined by their jobs. The so-called Protestant Work Ethic has led us to prioritize our work above all else. Most important to many was and still is the tile we apply to ourselves in the workplace....

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  • Timeline
    July 3, 2026 Pam Mehlin

    Timeline

    While researching this series, I had to compile a timeline to help me remember the differences between life in England and the early years of colonialism in America. I have included immigration, public schools, wars and battles, the publication of...

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