Science of Reading Bulletin
The Role of Phonemic Awareness in Literacy Development
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds—phonemes—in...
Teaching High-Frequency Words: A Sound-Symbol Approach
The journey to becoming a proficient reader and writer begins with a solid foundation in...
Top Resources for Decodable Texts for Older Students
A mounting body of research indicates that most children need explicit instruction regarding the relationship between sounds and letters. But, explicit and systematic instruction isn't enough -- we also need to make sure students are getting enough practice reading...
Literacy Masterminds Selected for Transcend Education’s Innovative Models Exchange
We are excited to announce that our signature professional development model, Literacy Masterminds, has been selected to be featured in Transcend Education's Innovative Models Exchange. Despite innovation across nearly every sector of society, a one-size-fits all...
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 Research Partnership for Professional Learning (RPPL). RPPL brings together a collaborative of researchers, foundations, and professional learning organizations to enhance 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...