In this podcast episode, Kate Winn and guest Renata Archie dive into early reading screening: what is it, why is it needed, and most importantly, how it can inform instruction.
"Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of research-based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills." On this page, find a list of research-based reading strategies, including videos of how to use them, templates, and examples. Explore the rest of the website as well- it offers countless strategies and professional learning opportunities!
This resource lists mentor texts specific to Science.
This playful phonological awareness activity to build rhyming skills using colors. Lots of fun for preschoolers and early readers!
If you’re looking for a way to teach your student/child to recognize rhyming words, try these free printable clip cards!
Familiarity with Greek and Latin roots, as well as prefixes and suffixes, can help students understand the meaning of new words. This article includes many of the most common examples.
Included in the article are downloads of Common Latin Roots chart, Common Greek Roots chart, Common Prefixes chart, Common Suffixes chart.
This is an excellent resource within the classroom or to share with parents for effective at-home learning!
Each book can be used online in an HTML version OR downloaded as a free PDF that can be printed as an actual book. There is a PowerPoint for each book. This resource includes various formats , including special versions for ipads or tablets.
Worksheets and fluency charts accompany each book! There are ten total sets of readers with many books included in each set.
SPELD SA Phonic Books follow the sequence of letter-sounds used in the Jolly Phonics phonics program. The books can be used with other phonics programs as well.
Sequence of letter-sounds:
- Set 1 - s, a, t, p, i, n
- Set 2 - c, k, ck, e, h, r, m, d
- Set 3 - g, o, u, l, f, b
- Set 4 - ai, j, oa, ie, ee, or
- Set 5- z, w, ng, v, oo (book), oo (room)
- Set 6 - y, x, sh, ch, th (think), th (that)
- Set 7 - qu, ou, oi, ue, er, ar
- Set 8 - y (sunny), a (apron), a-e (cake), e (female), e-e (eve), i (silent), i-e (kite), o (open), o-e (home), u (student), u-e (tune)
- Set 9 - ay (play), ey (they), oy (toy), y (mystery), ea (dream), ie (chief), y (dry), igh (night)
- Set 10 - oe (toe), ow (rainbow), ow (now), ir (bird), ur (turn), ew (few), au (launch), aw (paw), al (talk)
To access more free online decodable books, visit https://literacylearn.com/free-decodable-readers/
Supports when Teaching Phonological Awareness Skills
Start your day with the Science of Reading! The free, downloadable Scarborough’s Reading Rope placemat is the perfect addition to your classroom table or desk.
Designed for educators who are passionate about research-based literacy practices, this placemat breaks Scarborough’s Reading Rope down into the key elements of skilled reading and includes quick teaching tips for integrating each into your instruction.
"... the guide school leaders and educators need to implement the science of reading effectively in your classrooms and unlock the power of literacy for all students.
Combining expertise and best practices from the science of reading, the science of learning, and implementation science, this guide provides you with:
The bold moves you need to realize transformational change
Practical advice for bridging knowledge and practice
An understanding of effective literacy instruction
The tools you need to ensure you are making the right investment in your literacy curriculum"
Pages 1-3, 17 and 23 are worth a look.
Get to know the science of reading.
This collection houses resources that support teachers in implementing research and evidence-based practices in the instruction of reading. This collection is being added to and developed and is a "work in progress!" Please continue to check back as we add more resources and links!
"The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties.
Although the scientific evidence base for effective reading has existed for decades, the term “the science of reading” has gained traction in the last few years, potentially leading to misunderstandings. The Science of Reading: Defining Guide provides a firm definition of what the science of reading is, what it is not, and how all stakeholders can understand its potential to transform reading instruction."
You can register to get a free download of the e-book, or purchase a copy on this site.
39 pages; easy/light read.
By Amplify Education. A podcast that dives into different elements of the Science of Reading.
Susan Lambert is joined by Dr. Brittney Bills, educator and recent Science of Reading Star Award Winner to discuss MTSS. Dr. Bills began her journey as a school psychologist for six years before transitioning to the role of curriculum coordinator at Grand Island Public Schools. In this episode, Dr. Bills explains what MTSS is and how it centers on prevention rather than intervention. She talks about the intersection of universal screening data and MTSS and provides advice on evidence-based strategies and techniques to make a positive impact in your classroom. Using examples from her own district, Dr. Bills discusses avoiding burnout, learning to use data, and the process of ongoing improvement.
Check out this one-hour-long presentation for an overview of the Science of Reading. This was done for a virtual conference and is a great introduction to this important topic. Click on the image below to watch the video.
Really Great Reading offers free webinars to educators to learn about how to teach reading and vocabulary.
These valuable scope and sequence charts outline the reading and spelling skills that students require and the order in which they should be developed.
The charts cover skills for students from grade 1-grade 5/6.
This podcast is highly recommended to anyone that teaches children of any age.
"There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read. In this podcast, host Emily Hanford investigates the influential authors who promote this idea and the company that sells their work. It's an exposé of how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences — children harmed, money wasted, an education system upended."
Sounder & Friends is a resource that focuses on phonological awareness & the Science of Reading. It has engaging activities and characters and the Instagram page also does weekly posts that break down different elements of reading and explain them clearly. This could be a great resource for teachers and families!