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The Best Methods for Teaching Reading in Kindergarten
The Best Methods for Teaching Reading in Kindergarten Image Source: Unsplash Reading is one of the most important skills children need to learn in school. Reading gives them knowledge about the world and helps them learn about subjects such as science and history. It also helps them with their future studies and career options. As… Continue reading The Best Methods for Teaching Reading in Kindergarten
Fast Phonics Games for Kids to Boost Their Reading Skills
Fast Phonics Games for Kids to Boost Their Reading Skills Reading can be a difficult skill to master. From decoding new words to decoding passages, reading requires a lot of practice. Fortunately, there are games that can help kids practice their reading skills and build their confidence. These games range from reading comprehension games to… Continue reading Fast Phonics Games for Kids to Boost Their Reading Skills
Science of Reading for English-Language Learners: Where Are We Today?
Science of Reading for English-Language Learners: Where Are We Today? Time to pick some apples: this week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2022. In honor of their efforts, we’re highlighting the commitment of teachers to a specific group of young readers: students who are learning English as a second language. Teachers face the dual challenge… Continue reading Science of Reading for English-Language Learners: Where Are We Today?
From Reading to Writing: 2 Ways to Support Young Writers At-Home
From Reading to Writing: 2 Ways to Support Young Writers At-Home At Reading Teacher, we emphasize the foundational literacy skills that will help students become lifelong readers. Although we might not think about our students becoming lifelong writers, the ability to write is an equally important and challenging skill to develop. From the first moment… Continue reading From Reading to Writing: 2 Ways to Support Young Writers At-Home
A Complete Guide on How Phonics Helps Kids Learn to Read
A Complete Guide on How Phonics Helps Kids Learn to Read Teaching phonics is one of the most important steps in the process in which children learn how to read. Phonics teaches kids how to pronounce, sound out, and combine the sounds of language. Children need to learn this in order to be able… Continue reading A Complete Guide on How Phonics Helps Kids Learn to Read
The “P-Word”: The Role of Phonics in Today’s Reading Wars
The “P-Word”: The Role of Phonics in Today’s Reading Wars It’s 2022, and the so-called “reading war” between proponents of phonics and advocates of the whole-language approach rages on. Despite phonics being one of the best-evidenced elements of the science of reading, research on phonics in early literacy has sparked a tide of backlash in… Continue reading The “P-Word”: The Role of Phonics in Today’s Reading Wars
Spring into Reading: The 3 Key Elements of Reading Comprehension
Spring into Reading: The 3 Key Elements of Reading Comprehension As schools across the U.S. transition into spring break, it’s a reflective time for both teachers and parents of early readers. From New Hampshire to North Carolina, several states are proposing curriculum changes and teacher training to support the youngest generation of readers. While school… Continue reading Spring into Reading: The 3 Key Elements of Reading Comprehension
Following the Money: How Much Does the Science of Reading Cost?
Following the Money: How Much Does the Science of Reading Cost? While research shows that the science of reading works in the classroom, the actual implementation of science-based reading curricula can be complicated – and costly. Today, we consider the financial barriers to incorporating the science of reading in the classroom, and how school districts… Continue reading Following the Money: How Much Does the Science of Reading Cost?
Ask a Scientist: Are Reading Groups Effective?
Ask a Scientist: Are Reading Groups Effective? In many elementary classrooms, small reading groups are a common strategy. Yet when we consider the research behind modern reading group practices, the evidence for their effectiveness varies greatly. Depending on a classroom’s individual and collective abilities, reading groups can be a highly impactful tool or a barrier… Continue reading Ask a Scientist: Are Reading Groups Effective?