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“I hate reading.” “I’m dumb.” “I can’t do this.” You’ve heard these words. But you have the power to change them. Every day, you show up for the students who’ve been told they’ll...
Remember when we were told some kids were “auditory learners” and others were “visual learners”? Yeah… about that. Brain science tells us that reading requires the same neurological...
Let’s be honest. Social media makes reading instruction look easy. But teaching real kids to read takes more than cute centers and cursive anchor charts. The Science of Reading isn’t...
You’re working hard. You’re doing what you were taught. So why aren’t your students catching up? It might not be you, it might be the system you were trained in. Here are 5 common...
If you’ve ever been told some kids are just “naturally good readers” you’ve been lied to. The truth? Reading is not a natural process. Every child must be taught how to read...
In grades 6–8, it can be hard to know how to provide effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions, especially when time and staffing are tight. But with the right systems and...
Fluency isn’t just about speed, it’s about reading with accuracy, expression, and understanding. But for many students in grades 6–8, fluency is still a major barrier to success. Why...
In grades 6–8, vocabulary gaps can make or break comprehension, especially when students encounter academic language across content areas. The fix? Teach morphology. What Is...
If you’re teaching grades 6–8, chances are you have students reading far below grade level. The good news? With targeted, evidence-based instruction, these students can still make...
If your small group time feels scattered or ineffective, it’s time to align it with the Science of Reading. In grades 3–5, small groups should be data-driven, skill-specific, and...