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Book Topics and Activities for Fall

Fall is all about brilliant colors, cooler weather and the excitement of autumn activities. It’s the perfect time to bring fun, seasonal books into your reading routine. Doing hands-on activities with the books can help young readers connect with the stories in meaningful ways, building literacy skills through play and creativity. Here are some seasonal topics and activities to inspire your reading sessions this harvest season!

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Dec 6, 2024

Sparking Curiosity and the Joy of Reading in My Kids

Nicole Arguello

Some of my fondest childhood memories are tied to books. I remember reading all of the Junie B. Jones series and the ...

Oct 24, 2024

Book Topics and Activities for Fall Reading Fun

Laura Vance

Fall is all about brilliant colors, cooler weather and the excitement of autumn activities. It’s the perfect time to bring fun, seasonal books into your reading routine. Doing hands-on activities with the books can help young readers connect with the stories in meaningful ways, building literacy skills through play and creativity. Here are some seasonal topics and activities to inspire your reading sessions this harvest season!

Sep 25, 2024

From Uncertainty to Understanding: Uncovering the Logic of English

Laura Vance

When I was first handed a copy of Uncovering the Logic of English by my principal when I started working at a new school, I had been a reading specialist for several years. To be honest, my initial reaction was to be a little insulted. I thought, "How could there be anything about the English language that I don’t already know?" But I was so wrong. By the halfway point of the book, I was in tears.

Aug 28, 2024

Back to School: Tips for Making This the Best Year Yet!

Guest Blogger

As the back-to-school season approaches, we have a few tips to help ensure educators and homeschooling families are well-prepared, making this the best year yet. We have advice to help prepare for the year through practice, planning and preparation in LOE fashion.

Aug 8, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Handwriting: Integrating Writing Skills Into Early Literacy Instruction

Laura Vance

In a world dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. In the United States, the struggle with literacy is widespread. The decline in handwriting instruction only adds to the challenge, leaving many children needing more intervention for fundamental skills. Let's explore the importance of handwriting and discover practical methods to make learning handwriting enjoyable.

Jul 24, 2024

5 Strategies to Empower Discouraged Readers

Laura Vance

Are you determined to unlock the doors to reading success for striving readers? We will explore five powerful strategies to transform discouraged readers into confident learners. From decoding high-frequency words to mastering the rules of silent E, these five techniques are designed to help students discover the joy of reading.

Mar 12, 2024

Misconceptions About the English Language: How We Can Provide a More Complete Picture

Nicole Arguello

Learning a more complete set of basic phonograms and learning accurate spelling rules is the most efficient route to mastering English. Instead of leaving so many exceptions, we have the tools to decode 98% of English words.

Dec 27, 2023

Beyond the Drill: Fun and Creative Phonogram Practice at Home

Shelby Irwin

Whether you are teaching your child from home or supporting classroom instruction, consistent practice with a playful approach can be a highly effective way for students to internalize phonogram knowledge that allows them to fully unlock the written English language.

Oct 20, 2023

What is the Science of Reading?

Dr. Christy Jones

The Science of Reading is a body of research that has been gathered for decades that sheds light on how people learn to read. This research focuses on the whys and hows of reading in the brain and how pathways are formed in the brain for fluent, successful reading.

Jun 15, 2023

The Science of Reading and Early Childhood Literacy: Using Play and Games To Inspire Confidence and Curiosity

Denise Eide

Early childhood is also an ideal time to introduce children to early decoding skills: phonemic awareness and systematic phonics. The goal is to spark their curiosity about written words, build a connection that all words are made up of sounds, develop an understanding that the letters on the page represent sounds and build their confidence that they will be able to decode the words to create meaning.

May 11, 2023

How To Guide a Summer Reading Camp Using the Essentials Reader

Dr. Christy Jones

The phonograms and spelling rules will make a huge difference in students' ability to read and spell but if you approach it through fun and with doable expectations, you will also help students rebuild their self-confidence and hopefully reignite their love for reading and writing as well!

Feb 2, 2023

Response to Sold a Story: A Designer’s Perspective

Whitney Jackson

Creating change doesn’t come from the outside in or the top down. Real change is made by truly adapting from the inside out. I feel so fortunate to work for a company comprised of passionate individuals striving to support accuracy and equity in reading education.
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