What to Teach in Small Group Reading (Besides Phonics)
Recently, I was talking with a kindergarten teacher about small group instruction. This extremely seasoned teacher felt unsure about next steps for her students. In essence, she said that she…
Is Popcorn Reading Good for Fluency Practice?
When it comes to instructional practices in literacy, there are many things that are tried and true, which we can count on to be effective. Systematic phonics instruction, teaching vocabulary…
Why Executive Function Matters for Readers and Writers
Though not a new term by any means, we’re hearing “executive function” a whole lot lately. More to the point, we’re hearing it in the context of today’s learners. Learners…
Text Excerpts vs. Novel Studies: Striking a Balance
Many adults recall the feeling of coming in from recess and settling in for the read aloud. That eager feeling of finding out what would happen next to the characters…
Less Time on Literacy Centers, More Time on Reading
In a previous post, I unpacked why literacy centers may not be worth it. I won’t go into these reasons here, so I do encourage you to check out that…