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The educational world is rife with buzzwords and phrases, but few have garnered as much attention in recent years as “systematic explicit reading instruction.” With its rise in popularity, educators, parents, and stakeholders are keen to understand this approach in depth. So, let’s delve deep into what systematic explicit reading

Embracing the Joy of Giving Books As the holiday season twinkles with lights and the air fills with the spirit of giving, there’s no better gift for the young minds in your life than the gift of reading. Books are more than just pages and print; they are gateways to

Introduction In today’s fast-paced, technologically-driven world, education is evolving. Classrooms are becoming more digital, textbooks are turning into e-books, and learning is stretching beyond the four walls of a school. It’s the age of digital natives—children who grow up in a digital environment, inherently comfortable with technology. So, why should

Reading is a fundamental skill that lays the groundwork for a student’s overall academic success. Beyond the ability to decode words and comprehend text, there’s another crucial component to reading that doesn’t always get the spotlight: reading confidence. In this blog, we’ll delve deep into why reading confidence is not

Hello! Today, we’re exploring a key ingredient in the recipe for reading success – fluency. It’s the magic that turns choppy reading into smooth storytelling. But did you know that effective decoding is the secret sauce behind fluency? Let’s unpack this connection and offer some practical tips and examples to

Introduction Understanding a story’s structure is a vital reading skill for young learners. Breaking a story into its beginning, middle, and end helps children grasp the narrative and improve their comprehension. This blog post will combine the concept of story mapping with the beginning, middle, and end strategy, providing parents

Introduction As we gather to give thanks this season, it’s important to acknowledge one of the most vital yet often overlooked pillars of our communities: local libraries. Particularly for children in the crucial learning-to-read age, libraries offer much more than books; they are dynamic centers of learning, exploration, and community

Introduction In the previous Blog we discussed Phonemic Awareness as a vital skill in early reading development, involving the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in spoken words. While this may sound technical, it can be developed through simple and enjoyable activities at home. Let’s dive deeper into some

Before the pages turn and the stories unfold, every child embarks on a fundamental journey: recognizing that words are not just shapes on a page, but a puzzle of sounds pieced together. This is where phonemic awareness comes into play, and it’s the very first step in your child’s path

Engaging  students—those in grades 4 through 8—in effective reading strategies can be a challenge. The materials become denser, and the demands for understanding grow. This is where Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s insights into summarizing and note-taking come into play. These techniques can be game-changers for our young readers. Diving Deep

With the recent release of the “Sold a Story” podcast, investigated by senior correspondent, producer and host Emily Hanford at American Public Media, the discussion around reading instruction has been thrust into the limelight. A significant emphasis has been placed on the paramount importance of phonics and foundational skills in

The magical journey of reading, much like constructing a majestic skyscraper, relies on a strong and intricate foundation. The edifice of reading skills is meticulously crafted on five fundamental pillars. When these pillars are robustly developed, they propel children into an exciting realm of literacy where they don’t just decode

Let the Adventure Begin! As we kick off this exciting journey, we invite you to join us. Together, let’s kindle a passion for reading in every child, unlocking their superpower to understand, imagine, and dream. Because every child deserves to be the best reader they can be, and together, we