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Jan 292 min read

6 Reading Resources for the Teachers of Tweens and Teens

Lately, there has been a big push for early foundational reading skills. I love all the attention the early grades are getting. Nothing...

May 8, 20233 min read

Decodable Text 101

As I work with teachers, I’m hearing more and more about the transition away from leveled text in the early grades to decodable text....

Apr 20, 20234 min read

Picture Books

Picture books are books that use illustrations, often accompanied by text, to tell a story or convey a message. They are typically aimed...

Feb 3, 20234 min read

Fun Ways to Build Reading Fluency

Fluency is essential for skilled reading. It is often referred to as the bridge between decoding and comprehension. I’d add that it’s...

Jul 4, 20223 min read

7 Picture Books to Use with Older Readers

Picture books aren’t just for preschoolers and younger children, readers of all ages enjoy and learn from picture books. I LOVE picture...

Jun 6, 20225 min read

Foundational Literacy TidbitsHIGH-FREQUENCY WORDS: DEBUNKING “YOU JUST HAVE TO MEMORIZE THEM”

Helping readers acquire automaticity with a set of words frequently used in the English language, is a widely used practice. It is so...

May 2, 20224 min read

Fostering Life-Long Reading Habits: THE POWER OF A READING STACK

The routines and rituals that put books in our hands are important. They aren’t just crucial for personal growth, they are critical...