5 MORE Steps to Get Started with the Science of Reading By April Connelley Last February, I wrote a blog titled Five Steps to Get Started with the Science of Reading if you haven’t checked it out, I would… Continue Reading…
Classroom • English Language Arts
September 20, 2023
Getting Started with Indiana’s 2023 Streamlined Standards By April Connelley Sometimes things can seem overwhelming so we avoid them. For example, my hall closet was a mess and I was desperate, so desperate I offered money to my teenagers… Continue Reading…
August 28, 2023
4 Moves to Start the Year as an Instructional Coach written by April Connelley Last year I wrote a blog 10 Simple Things Every Early Reading Teacher Needs. This year I’m going to shift my focus to the Instructional… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
June 19, 2023
Best Book Types For Reluctant Readers By April Connelley Are you looking for books that help your students WANT to read? Are you trying to match reluctant readers with books they fall in love with? Books that make them… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
May 24, 2023
Summer Reading Challenge By April Connelley Who doesn’t like a fun challenge? I’m doing one right now with my colleagues. It’s an easy way to connect with each other, self-monitor, and push ourselves. Most important, it’s fun, and gives… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
May 25, 2023
How to Improve Students’ Writing Skills Writing skills refer to the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and information effectively through written language. This includes the ability to organize ideas, use proper grammar and punctuation, and tailor writing to a… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Reading
May 9, 2023
Decodable Text 101 By April Connelley 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. It’s a shift for many teachers who have based… Continue Reading…
Classroom • English Language Arts
May 22, 2023
What Is Orthographic Mapping? By April Connelley A proficient reader has thousands of words in their sight vocabulary. Words that we automatically recognize at a speed so fast we don’t even realize it is happening. Words that we can’t… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
February 16, 2023
5 Steps to Get Started with the Science of Reading By April Connelley I often get asked for recommendations on where to start learning more about the Science of Reading (SoR). There is so much information floating around us at… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Teachers
February 28, 2023
What Is the Science of Reading? What is the science of reading? The science of reading is a fascinating field of study that encompasses many different processes and skills. It involves understanding how the brain processes written language, how… Continue Reading…
