The Reading Error Cheat Sheet

AĀ Quick Guide to Correcting Reading Errors with ConfidenceĀ 

What Do You Say When a Student Misreads a Word? Do You Freeze?

Grab the free cheat sheet with 3 expert-approved, ā€˜in-the-moment’ responses for common reading errors, so you always know how to respond without the awkward pause.

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BecauseĀ every teacher deserves to feel confidentĀ in the moment, even when your curriculum doesn’t tell you what to say next.

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Your curriculum tells you what to teach… but not what to do when a student stumbles.

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That moment when a student misreads a word and looks up at you, waiting… and you’re stuck thinking,Ā 

ā€œWhat do I even say right now? How do I help my student?ā€

This One-Page Reading Error Starter Cheat Sheet Gives You:

  • Ā 3 of the most common decoding mistakes K–3 students make

  • Exactly what to say (and why it works)

  • A printable, no-prep tool you can keep at your fingertips so you feel calm and not caught off guardĀ 

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Created by a Fellow in Training with the Orton Gillingham Academy, this resource is rooted in science-backed strategies and built with real classrooms in mind.

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Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned interventionist, it will becomeĀ your favorite go-to when students stumble.

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Hi, I’m Pryor Rayburn, founder of Orton Gillingham Mama and Fellow in Training with the Orton Gillingham Academy.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of teachers and students thrive through practical, proven strategies rooted in science-backed reading instruction.

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This free resource was created to make those ā€œstuckā€ moments feel simple—and get you (and your students) back on track with confidence.

Ā Don’t wait to feel more confident during reading time.

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Grab your free cheat sheet and take the guesswork out

of your next student decoding error.

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Ā It’s free, teacher-tested, and ready to print.

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