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When learning reading becomes a struggle, how do you actually help students catch up? The answer comes down to using the right strategies, avoiding common mistakes, and acting quickly. The longer we wait, the bigger the gap becomes! Welcome to the final post in the "Be the Difference" Reading Series! I am SO glad you made it here. If you have students struggling with reading (students ... Read More about Learning Reading: What Actually Works for Struggling Readers

Every kid learns to read by following the same path of 8 reading steps — from hearing sounds in words all the way to understanding what they read. When teachers understand this reading process, they can pinpoint exactly where struggling readers get stuck and how to help them catch up fast. If you have a student who knows all their letters but can't seem to blend... or one who can sound out ... Read More about How Every Kid Learns to Read: 8 Reading Steps to Unlock Reading Success

Wondering how to pull off an animal research project with first or second graders without it turning into total chaos? The key is giving young students accessible text at their reading level, clear categories to guide their research, and simple tools to organize their facts before writing. When you set up these systems, even your struggling readers can successfully complete a research project ... Read More about Animal Research Project Success: 7 Simple Steps for Researching in 1st and 2nd Grade

Students guessing at words? Learn 11 Science of Reading strategies to stop guessing and build strong decoding skills. Are you watching your students guess at words instead of actually decoding them? They look at the first letter and the pictures, say words that "make sense" – but they're not reading the words on the page. Are you exhausted from constantly redirecting? Does it feel like you're ... Read More about How to Help Students Who Guess When Reading (11 Strategies)