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Science of Reading Teacher Training: Free 3-Part Course for Educators

Looking for a Science of Reading teacher training you can actually do on your own time, without sitting through a 3-day PD that leaves you more confused than when you started? This free 3-part mini-course covers everything you need to know about how kids learn to read, why some kids struggle, and what actually works to help them catch up. You will walk away with an entirely new perspective on ... Read More about Science of Reading Teacher Training: Free 3-Part Course for Educators

Learning Reading: What Actually Works for Struggling Readers

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

Why Is My Student Struggling to Read? 4 Hidden Reading Difficulties Revealed

Why Is My Student Struggling to Read? 4 Hidden Reading Difficulties Revealed Why is your student struggling to read? When you've tried everything and a child still can't read, that's where the Simple View of Reading comes in. Learn the two root causes of all reading difficulties and how they explain 4 different types of struggling readers. Use this post to figure out which type describes your ... Read More about Why Is My Student Struggling to Read? 4 Hidden Reading Difficulties Revealed

How Every Kid Learns to Read: 8 Reading Steps to Unlock Reading Success

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

Animal Research Project Success: 7 Simple Steps for Researching in 1st and 2nd Grade

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

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