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How to Develop Phonics Skills
How to Develop Phonics Skills At Reading Teacher, we love phonics: it’s the foundation of reading success. Of course, a student who’s just learning how to read may feel slightly less optimistic about phonics education. Looking for ways to make phonics lessons more exciting, enriching, and fun? With these research-backed reading strategies, it’s easy… Continue reading How to Develop Phonics Skills
How to Teach Phonics to Struggling Readers
How to Teach Phonics to Struggling Readers Phonics is the pathway to reading success – and for struggling readers, it can also be the biggest obstacle. If you’re the parent or educator of a struggling reader, you’ve likely done your research. You know that phonics instruction is crucial for early readers, but finding the… Continue reading How to Teach Phonics to Struggling Readers
7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue
7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue What counts as a “reading issue?” In a shift toward more inclusive language, some educators and researchers refer to reading issues – rather than reading disabilities or disorders – to describe the challenges faced by readers of all ages. Of course, a 7… Continue reading 7 Early Signs Your Child May Have a Reading Issue
How to Make Reading Fun for 1st Graders
How to Make Reading Fun for 1st Graders If you’ve ever announced “reading time!” and received an audible groan in response, you know that 1st graders can be a tough crowd. Even as they gain reading skills and discover new books, students may feel overwhelmed by reading expectations in 1st grade, which many experts agree… Continue reading How to Make Reading Fun for 1st Graders
First Grade Struggling Reader? 4 Signs of Reading Struggles – and Solutions To Help
First Grade Struggling Reader? 4 Signs of Reading Struggles – and Solutions To Help First grade marks a big year for young readers. At this stage of the reading journey, many parents are working closely with their children to support their reading success. As a parent, it’s easy to worry – and far more difficult… Continue reading First Grade Struggling Reader? 4 Signs of Reading Struggles – and Solutions To Help
Developing Readers vs. Emergent Readers
Developing Readers vs. Emergent Readers Emergent readers, developing readers, beginning readers: as a parent or teacher, where do you even begin? Throughout the years, experts have developed a range of terms to describe readers in the earliest stages of their literacy journeys. Today, we’re clarifying the differences – and similarities – between developing readers… Continue reading Developing Readers vs. Emergent Readers
First Grade Reading Lesson Plans
First Grade Reading Lesson Plans As we inch our way into August, teachers are beginning to hear their favorite back-to-school buzzwords. Among them? Lesson Plans Whether you’re a parent or educator of a first grader, designing the best first grade reading plans can pose a serious challenge. Especially when your first grader is… Continue reading First Grade Reading Lesson Plans
6 Reading Strategies for Developing Readers
6 Reading Strategies for Developing Readers What does it actually mean to be a developing reader? If you’re a parent or educator, the only thing you want – and need – is a clear answer to support your student’s reading development. To clarify this common-yet-confusing question, we’ll define the most common phases of reading… Continue reading 6 Reading Strategies for Developing Readers
What is an Emergent Reader? Plus: 4 Strategies to Support Emergent Readers
What is an Emergent Reader? Plus: 4 Strategies to Support Emergent Readers Whether you’re a parent or educator, you’ve likely stumbled upon the term “emergent reader” at some point in your student’s reading journey. This phrase is frequently used – but not always clearly defined. Today, we’ll unpack what it really means to be a… Continue reading What is an Emergent Reader? Plus: 4 Strategies to Support Emergent Readers
Know a Struggling Reader in 1st Grade? 4 Strategies That Just Might Work
Know a Struggling Reader in 1st Grade? 4 Strategies That Just Might Work 1st grade is a time of exploration, play, social development, and, crucially, learning how to read. In anticipation of summertime – and, hopefully, more reading time – we’re outlining common reading goals and strategies to support struggling readers in 1st grade. 1st… Continue reading Know a Struggling Reader in 1st Grade? 4 Strategies That Just Might Work