science of reading

Hearing about phonemic awareness, but not sure how it relates to the Science of Reading? Phonemic awareness is known to be the foundational skill for literacy. It is also the most complex skill in Phonological Awareness. Read on to learn more about what phonemic awareness is and how to teach

The major shift with the Science of Reading is in the domain of phonics. Based on word analysis, we know over 90% of one syllable words fall under the syllable types. These syllables are broken into 6 categories and can be coded to help patterning and automaticity. Read below to

At this point, we have discussed Scarborough’s Rope as it relates to reading development. We know the different strands, but how do they intertwine as our students get older? Does the Science of Reading shed any light to upper elementary reading? If you are curious, read on to learn about

The Science of Reading shows us that small group instruction is vital. Wondering what to teach during small group lessons? And what are the other students doing during this time? Read on to see what the Science of Reading supports in regards to small group instruction! Why Small Groups? Small

The Science of Reading teaches us that there needs to be a systematic approach to phonics. For reading intervention, that means we must differentiate, be explicit, and gather data to track student progress. Read below to see reading intervention ideas in relation to the Science of Reading! 10 Science of

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

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

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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