Around 80% of high frequency words are decodable. But what about the other 20%? Do you find trick words challenging to teach? Using Heart Words can help struggling students map out irregular words and identify patterns. Read on to learn more about Heart Words as they relate to the Science
Are you hearing more and more people reference RAN data, but unsure what exactly this is? You are not alone! There are so many assessments used to support reading instruction. Read on to learn about the RAN assessment and what it means in regards to reading development. What is RAN
As researchers and scientists learn more about brain function, we are able to provide reason to the way we learn to read. Wondering how all this happens? Read this post to learn about the Science of Reading and its connection to the brain. How Does the Brain Process Reading? Although
Orthographic mapping is another buzzword we are hearing from the Science of Reading. You may have questions, like a lot of us! What is it? Is it important for readers to know? How do I teach it? Well, look no further! Read below to learn more about Orthographic Mapping and
From leveled readers to pattern books, and from authentic texts to decodables, where do we begin? This post will break down what decodables are and how we use them. Read on for more information about the Science of Reading and Decodables. What are Science of Reading Decodable Readers? Science of
Do you ever look at your walls and wonder what to put up? Does the Science of Reading make you think twice about what you are posting? Well, look no further, we are here to share how to put up bulletin boards that follow the Science of Reading! Check out
Through the Science of Reading research, we are learning and identifying shifts that teachers must make, backed by science. Many times, when you walk into a classroom, you see a Word Wall. Research is showing, however, these are not the most useful tools! Hearing a lot about Sound Walls, but
With everyone talking about Science of Reading, it can be hard to wade through the resources. From videos and websites to books, how do we decide what to use our precious time on? Fear not- we are here to help! See below for helpful reading websites and books about the
Wondering what support you can provide families? Most likely, the Science of Reading takes a different approach than parents are familiar with. Science has come far since we were kids! Read on to learn about what resources you can provide families about the Science of Reading. 10 Science of Reading
Sight words, trick words, high frequency words… oh my! Wondering what they are and how they are different? Read below to learn more about new ways of teaching sight words based on the Science of Reading. What are Sight Words? Sight word is an umbrella term used to describe words
The Science of Reading is overhauling many teaching methods in education to evidence-based best practices. Many researchers, authors, and educators are finding strategies that provide learners with systematic and explicit instruction. Looking for Science of Reading strategies? Look no further! What are the Science of Reading Strategies? The Science of
Visualizing is an important reading comprehension strategy to teach elementary students. When readers visualize, they create a mental picture in their minds of what is being read by using the information in the text, their background knowledge, and imagination. This helps readers better understand and enjoy stories they read and
