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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Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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 ADVANCE FLUENCY PASSAGES 2nd-6th Grade This BUNDLE includes the following 4 resources:Benchmark Advanc
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Benchmark Advance Fluency Fourth Grade, Benchmark Advance Fifth 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 ADV
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Also included in: Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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
Benchmark Advance Third 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. There never seems to be enough time f
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Also included in: Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions
This reading fluency intervention resource is designed for students ready to move beyond decoding into fluent reading—those who can read words accurately but need support reading smoothly, automatically, and with reading comprehension. Once decoding is secure, the next step is targeted fluency practice. Fluency is more than speed—it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, allowing students to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, this resour
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
3rd Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions
This reading fluency intervention resource is designed for students ready to move beyond decoding into fluent reading—those who can read words accurately but need support reading smoothly, automatically, and with reading comprehension. Once decoding is secure, the next step is targeted fluency practice. Fluency is more than speed—it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, allowing students to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, this resour
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
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
Soar To Success 4th Grade Bundle, Box 2, Books 10-18, Paired Passages
I have been using Soar to Success books with my students for years. Why? Children absolutely love these wonderful, engaging books! Each year I do my best to try and update them so that they stay current with best practices of the times. This year, I’ve decided to go ahead and ALIGN my fourth and fifth grade Soar to Success books with the Common Core. Each series will include units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring. This BUNDLE Re
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
Word Study Boxes-LONG VOWEL BUNDLE-A Reading Intervention-Silent E and Digraphs
You may also be interested in my Short Vowel Bundle: PHONICS FLUENCY AND WORD BOXES: SHORT VOWEL BUNDLECreate ENDLESS, EXTRAORDINARY Word Study and Reading Intervention phonics activities with these 650 Silent E and Vowel Digraphs.Organized by Word Families and Blends to facilitate EASY learning to read activities. Multi-sensory, hands-on, designed to guide students past the choppy stage of decoding which impedes their comprehension. Phonics Fluency and Word Study Boxes provide teachers with a
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.4
+7
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
Soar To Success 5th Grade Bundle (9 Books Included) and Paired Passages
I have been using Soar to Success books with my students for years. Why? Children absolutely love these wonderful, engaging books! Each year I do my best to try and update them so that they stay current with best practices of the times. This year, I’ve decided to go ahead and ALIGN my fourth and fifth grade Soar to Success books with the Common Core. Each series will include units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring. This BUNDLE Re
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
Soar To Success 4th Grade Bundle, Box 1, Books 1-9, Paired Passages
I have been using Soar to Success books with my students for years. Why? Children absolutely love these wonderful, engaging books! Each year I do my best to try and update them so that they stay current with best practices of the times. This year, I’ve decided to go ahead and ALIGN my fourth and fifth grade Soar to Success books with the Common Core. Each series will include units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring. This BUNDLE Re
2nd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
Benchmark Advance 4th Grade, Benchmark Advance 5th Grade, Freebie
This is a SAMPLE from my full Benchmark Advance Fluency Intervention Grades 4-6 series. Benchmark Advance Fluency Intervention Grades 4-6Intended to support the BENCHMARK ADVANCE FLUENCY PASSAGES 4-6If you have access to the entire Benchmark Advance Fluency Program online, you may be interested in the other resources in this fluency series: Purchase the entire series for a Bundle Discount:Benchmark Advance BundleOr, consider choosing an additional resource from the series:Benchmark Advance Fluen
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
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
Soar To Success, Paired Passages, Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats!
I have been using Soar to Success books with my students for years. Why? Children absolutely love these wonderful, engaging books! Each year I do my best to try and update them so that they stay current with best practices of the times. This year, I’ve decided to go ahead and ALIGN my fourth and fifth grade Soar to Success books with the Common Core. I’m also planning to create several units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring.
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2nd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature
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
Benchmark Advance 3rd Grade, Freebie
This is a SAMPLE from my full Benchmark Advance Fluency Intervention Third Grade series. Benchmark Advance Fluency Intervention Grade 3 Intended to support the BENCHMARK ADVANCE FLUENCY PASSAGES GRADE 3If you have access to the entire Benchmark Advance Fluency Program online, you may be interested in the other resources in this fluency series: Purchase the entire series for a Bundle Discount:Benchmark Advance BundleOr, consider choosing an additional resource from the series:Benchmark Advance Fl
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Phonics Fluency-Word Study Boxes-SHORT VOWEL BUNDLE-A Reading Intervention
You may also be interested in my Long Vowel Bundle: PHONICS FLUENCY AND WORD BOXES: LONG VOWEL BUNDLECreate ENDLESS, EXTRAORDINARY Word Study and Reading Intervention phonics activities with these 650 CVC AND CONSONANT BLEND WORDS.Organized by Word Families and Blends to facilitate EASY learning to read activities. Multi-sensory, hands-on, designed to guide students past the choppy stage of decoding which impedes their comprehension. Phonics Fluency and Word Study Boxes provide teachers with a
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.4
+7
Phonics Word Study Boxes-330 VOWEL DIGRAPH Words-Phonics Fluency and Spelling
Create ENDLESS, EXTRAORDINARY Word Study and Reading Intervention phonics activities with these 338 VOWEL DIGRAPH WORDS.Organized by Word Families and Blends to facilitate EASY learning to read activities. Multi-sensory, hands-on, designed to guide students past the choppy stage of decoding which impedes their comprehension.**Plus 2 Bonus Activities: Fluency and Spelling Phonics Word Study Boxes provide teachers with a systematic way of presenting relevant examples of a variety of word types
2nd - 5th
Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.4
+6
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
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About the store
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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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