What does one of today’s most respected literacy experts have to say about the five characteristics of effective structured literacy instruction? Find out in this free download, adapted from the third edition of the widely used literacy textbook Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats. Read More
Adapted from Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners, here are ten essential questions to answer about the cultural, academic, and family backgrounds of the ELLs in your classroom. Read More
Aligned with the science of reading, the innovative book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy provides in-depth guidance on how to use knowledge of 12 key story elements to strengthen core literacy skills and help all learners develop a lifelong love of reading and writing. Read More
Add that tip to your language and literacy toolkit along with the three others outlined in this download, adapted from the teacher-friendly guide Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction. Read More
Access this free download to see 11 simple ways to promote a multilingual ecology in your classroom. Read More
Adapted from the essential literacy guide Comprehensive Literacy for All, this free download features 5 simple strategies for increasing engagement in reading activities for students with significant disabilities. Read More
Literacy experts point to evidence-based reading instruction as the most effective method for teaching young children how to read. Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K-6 is an engaging text that explains the research base for the science of reading and demystifies the essential components of structured literacy instruction. Learn more about it in this fact sheet! Read More
Adding a simple whiteboard to a classroom can help support student communication in several different ways. Get ten practical ideas for using a whiteboard to strengthen student’s communication skills, in this tip sheet adapted from the essential school-based SLP resource The Speech Language Pathologist’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices. Read More
Stocking your classroom library with a wide variety of print materials like maps, trading cards, and graphic novels can increase student engagement with reading and boost literacy development. See 11 examples of diverse print and digital materials to consider adding to your classroom literacy center, in this free download adapted from Comprehensive Literacy for All. Read More
Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, creator of the SING.PLAY.LOVE. ® program, shares practical, fun, and easy ways to intentionally teach key skills for self-regulation and social-emotional growth. A music therapist and early childhood specialist, Anne shares songs, strategies, and stories from her extensive work "in the wild" with young children. Read More
