Creative Pathways
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La Mesa, California, United States
About the store
Creative Pathways offers science of reading-aligned, systematic phonics and reading comprehension interventions designed to support elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other reading and spelling challenges.
In my 30 years as an educator, I've led the charge as a general education teacher for grades K-8 and currently specialize as a resource expert for students with dyslexia and other learning challenges. My career is all about closing achievement gaps in students as quickly and efficiently as possible and my passion is crafting systematic resources that fit seamlessly into your busy academic day. Think 10-15 minutes of research-backed, systematic instruction that builds your students’ confidence and reading success rate while also being fun and engaging.
Good teachers know that the right intervention, at the right time, can change a child's life....forever....this I truly believe.
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Sight Word Assessment, Fry Sight Words 1-1000 Assessment, a Reading Intervention
Are you looking for a way to assess your students' sight word knowledge? Designed for multi-age, multi-grade and multi-developmental levels. This Fry Sight Words 1-1000 is an excellent resource to use for Universal Screening, as well as for general education intervention and Special Education IEP goals. Assess, place and provide sight word practice with this no prep reading assessment. This resource includes:Assessment pages: Teacher Record Sheets and Student Copies Word Rings: Class Set
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
Benchmark Advance 2nd Grade
A READING COMPREHENSION and FLUENCY supplement designed to support the Benchmark Fluency series. PLEASE NOTE: PASSAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PASSAGES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENCHMARK ADVANCE PROGRAM. Please confirm that you have the corresponding passage titles before purchasing this resource. Passages can be found either online in the INTERVENTION DROP DOWN WINDOW, or in the soft cover Fluency book in your Intervention Binder. Intended to support the BENCHMARK
1st - 5th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Also included in: Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
Close foundational reading gaps with this structured, explicit phonics and spelling system designed to build confident, independent readers. This Science of Reading-aligned intervention provides a clear, step-by-step routine to teach students how to decode and spell—moving from early skills to more advanced vowel patterns with consistency and confidence. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham approach, instruction is systematic, multisensory, and cumulativ
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Spelling Strategies-Elkonin Boxes and Letter Tiles
Hands-on, multi sensory approaches to teaching or "reteaching" spelling and phonics. These strategies are designed to support any CVC or CVC Blend list of spelling words. It is also an excellent way to build a solid spelling foundation. This intervention includes: -An explicit approach to teaching Spelling and Phonics for short vowel sounds -Elkonin Sound Boxes -A short vowel sound/symbol card -Printable letter tiles (A-Z) that can be color-coded for vowel and consonant blending -A list of the
K - 6th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Spelling
Free Orton-Gillingham Aligned Phonics Intervention for Short Vowel Sounds
Please enjoy this free sample from my I Can Read and Spell Bundle. Build foundational reading and spelling skills with short, powerful decoding routines that teach—not just test. This Science of Reading-aligned phonics and spelling intervention provides a simple, step-by-step framework to help students develop accurate decoding, strong spelling skills, and lasting word recognition—all in just 10–15 minutes a day. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham app
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
Thank You Notes | Thanksgiving Writing Activity | Writing Center Activity
Thank You Notes....Writing Center activities throughout the year. Nothing says, "We Appreciate YOU" like a nice thank you note. Who would you like your students to thank? Maybe you've had some fabulous volunteers, a custodian that's gone above and beyond every day, a support teacher who makes a huge difference in the lives of everyone, or maybe there's a retirement at your school? DIFFERENTIATED TO MEET A VARIETY OF AGE/GRADE/DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS:This resource includes 3 graphic organizers,
PreK - 6th
Writing
Phonics Intervention Consonant Blends L, R & S Blend Orton-Gillingham Aligned
Build foundational reading and spelling skills with this structured, explicit 3-step phonics and spelling routine designed to move students from early decoding to confident, independent word reading. These hands-on, targeted routines go beyond worksheets—students learn how to decode and spell using clear, repeatable steps that build accuracy, confidence, and automaticity. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham approach, this resource aligns with the Scie
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
Alphabet Bingo, Initial Sound Bingo:Ideal for At Home and Distance Learning
Initial sound bingo is the perfect 5-7 minute alphabet sound review. This resource includes: -7 Color Bingo boards -1 Alphabet Demonstration Card with pictures and letters A-Z -26 Capital Letters -26 Lowercase Letters Good teachers know that not all students learn alike. At Creative Pathways, I provide teachers and parents with interventions that offer alternative, creative approaches to teaching academic foundational skills. I would be delighted to receive feedback on this product. Also, ple
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
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RF.K.3
, RF.K.4
, RF.1.3
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Phonics & Spelling Intervention | Short Vowels | Orton-Gillingham & SOR Aligned
Build foundational reading and spelling skills with this structured, explicit 3-step phonics and spelling routine designed to move students from early decoding to confident, independent word reading. These hands-on, targeted lessons go beyond worksheets—students learn how to decode and spell using clear, repeatable steps that build accuracy, confidence, and automaticity. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham approach, this resource aligns with the Scien
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling
Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
Phonics Intervention Long Vowels & Vowel Digraphs Orton-Gillingham & SOR Aligned
Strengthen and extend decoding and spelling skills with this structured, explicit 3-step phonics and spelling routine designed to help students apply more advanced vowel patterns with accuracy and confidence. These hands-on, targeted routines go beyond practice—students learn how to analyze, decode, and spell increasingly complex vowel patterns using clear, repeatable steps that build automaticity and independence. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham a
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
Phonics Intervention R-Controlled and Diphthongs Orton-Gillingham & SOR Aligned
Strengthen and extend decoding and spelling skills with this structured, explicit 3-step phonics and spelling routine designed to help students apply more complex vowel patterns with accuracy and confidence. These hands-on, targeted routines go beyond practice—students learn how to analyze, decode, and spell r-controlled vowels and diphthongs using clear, repeatable steps that build automaticity and independence. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham app
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention
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About the store
Experience
Creative Pathways offers science of reading-aligned, systematic phonics and reading comprehension interventions designed to support elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other reading and spelling challenges.
In my 30 years as an educator, I've led the charge as a general education teacher for grades K-8 and currently specialize as a resource expert for students with dyslexia and other learning challenges. My career is all about closing achievement gaps in students as quickly and efficiently as possible and my passion is crafting systematic resources that fit seamlessly into your busy academic day. Think 10-15 minutes of research-backed, systematic instruction that builds your students’ confidence and reading success rate while also being fun and engaging.
Good teachers know that the right intervention, at the right time, can change a child's life....forever....this I truly believe.
Teaching style
Hands-on, differentiated, small group and 1-1 targeted reading intervention and instruction.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Working with students, families and staff that appreciate my work and trust my guidance is an honor, every day!
My own education history
BS in Psychology, Fordham University, NY, NY
MA in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8), Seton Hall University
MA in Special Education and Special Education Credential, UCSD
Educational Administration Credential, San Diego State University
Additional biographical information
I love to walk, hike, practice yoga, and spend time with my family and friends.
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