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…
January 25, 2023
Reflecting on a Year of Reading By April Connelley It’s that time of year again, when celebrations abound, it is the season of holidays! For many of us our lives fill up with traditions and extras that keep… Continue Reading…
Classroom • English Language Arts • Parents
January 25, 2023
6 Habits for Families with Early Readers By April Connelley In many places it is time to gear up for parent teacher conferences. Everyone is also getting close to some kind of break, fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break…. Continue Reading…
February 3, 2023
Click to sign-up for my newsletter to receive FREE resources monthly! Fun Ways to Build Reading Fluency By April Connelley Fluency is essential for skilled reading. It is often referred to as the bridge between decoding and comprehension. I’d… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2022
Click to sign-up for my newsletter to receive FREE resources monthly! Reading Manipulatives 10 Simple Things Every Early Reading Teacher Needs By April Connelley August means only one thing, back to school. Teachers gear up by organizing, decorating,… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2022
7 Picture Books to Use with Older Readers By April Connelley Picture books aren’t just for preschoolers and younger children, readers of all ages enjoy and learn from picture books. I LOVE picture books! They are full of rich… Continue Reading…
English Language Arts • Reading
December 9, 2022
Foundational Literacy Tidbits HIGH-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 common it is almost… Continue Reading…
December 9, 2022
Fostering Life-Long Reading Habits: THE POWER OF A READING STACK by April Connelley The routines and rituals that put books in our hands are important. They aren’t just crucial for personal growth, they are critical lessons that we need to… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • Teachers
January 13, 2022
The 411 on the IN SAT Assessment Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section – The Reading Test Written by Bill Reed The ability to read for understanding, information, comprehension, and context are the important aspects of the Reading Test in… Continue Reading…
Curriculum & Instruction • Mathematics • Professional Development • Uncategorized
January 13, 2022
The 411 on the SAT Assessment Now part of an Indiana H.S. Graduation Pathway Written by Bill Reed It is extremely important for Administrators, Teachers, Parents and especially Students to understand exactly what the SAT Assessment is and how… Continue Reading…
