Resources
Literacy Masterminds Selected for Transcend Education’s Innovative Models Exchange
We are excited to announce that our signature professional development model, Literacy...
Enhancing Educator Development: The Literacy Architects Named RPPL Affiliate
We are excited to share that The Literacy Architects has been named as an affiliate for the...
Science of Reading in the News
Trying to keep up with all that's going on with the science of reading? Here are some news stories that have caught our eye! A Popular Program for Teaching Kids to Read Just Took Another Hit to Its Credibility A federally funded study conducted by the University of...
High-Impact Tips for Improving Reading Comprehension
Most of the talk around the science of reading is focused on phonemic awareness and phonics, but this only addresses one part of the reading equation. We’re going to take a look at comprehension, and some strategies you can incorporate into your reading block. Where...
Unlearning Old Habits as you Switch to the Science of Teaching Reading
Chances are your school or district has moved to (or is in the process of moving towards) evidence-based reading instruction -- also known nowadays as the science of reading. And as more states begin to adopt the science of reading and even write it into state law,...
Just How Important is Handwriting Instruction?
When we think about literacy, handwriting instruction isn't always the first thing that comes to mind. But research shows us just how important handwriting is to both writing and reading development. The connection between handwriting and literacy When a child begins...
The Need for Diversity in Classroom Libraries
Have you ever wondered about the impact of diversity and representation in children's books? When my son was just 2½, we were following a cookbook to prepare that evening's meal. My son decided that Daddy couldn't eat the meal, and we weren't sure why until he began...
Tips for Motivating Reluctant Readers
In the early elementary years, there tends to be a lot of emphasis on reading for enjoyment. Independent reading time and trips to the classroom or school library to go "book shopping" are often built into the school day, and reading books, magazines, or comic books...
The Literacy Architects, LLC Certified By the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
The Literacy Architects is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council – Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction
Did you know that one of the best ways to improve your students’ reading skills is through writing? That’s right—even though there’s often a separation between reading and writing instruction in the classroom, the two skills are more closely related than you may think.
What to Do With Your Leveled Readers!
So your school is transitioning to the science of reading, but there’s one big problem—you still have all the A-Z leveled readers and predictable books that were purchased to align with your old curriculum and balanced literacy practices.
