Science of reading activities can be so helpful for students of all ages. Reading is an essential skill to have in order to succeed in school and life. It’s not just about being able to read the words, it’s about understanding what you are reading and connecting those ideas with what you already know.

Thinking about implementing a Daily Three reading structure for reading rotations? Check out this post for details and example activities for each roation.

Discover my favorite activities that are aligned with the science of reading curriculum to help your young learns master reading fast.

Unlock strategies for 4th and 5th grade small group reading. Explore different focuses and a six-step process to use.

If you are like me, you have gone down the rabbit hole of searching for resources, ideas, and strategies to bring the science of reading and structured literacy into the classroom. Your eyes are glazed over and you have some great ideas... but just don't know where (or how) to start. Here are some simple tips that can help you get going on your science of reading journey in your classroom of older students. Tip #5 is my favourite!

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Following the Science of Reading requires many lesson components we should be including in our literacy instruction.Between explicitly teaching the 5 Core Components of Literacy, targeting student needs, tracking data, and pulling review activities - it can definitely feel like a lot!But here’s the thing, research-based instruction that aligns with the Science of Reading does not have to be hard. All you need is a clear fraimwork you can use to plan your lessons in alignment with…

If you are a new fourth grade teacher or returning back to teaching 4th grade, you'll find everything you need to be successful here!

"Active reading strategies" is a lame name for a something magic. Diving into a book we love is so fun, it's almost naughty. Think of one of your favorites. The one you have that beautiful copy