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Teachers need more of the right resources to make an impact for all students. That's where Learning A-Z comes in. Our Science of Reading-aligned resources like decodables, comprehension resources, and language practice help teachers boost literacy.

Why I think schools struggle with ensuring a robust literacy agenda that balances nuance without the trap of reductionism: - Tier 2 and Tier 3 language are seen as separate (a useful distinction is in danger of becoming a lethal mutation) - Lack of understanding in disciplinary literacy - and how to operationalise - Insufficient professional development for teachers - Limited exploration of language interplay Effective vocabulary instruction is a whole-school responsibility, not just a teaching issue. Every educator has a role to play in enhancing student understanding. Blog here: https://lnkd.in/euX2PKej Pod here: https://lnkd.in/ehsqR5hR featuring Sarah Green - The Literacy Coach #education #vocabulary #disciplinaryliteracy #teaching

Phonics Is Only Part of the Story...Now, Easy-to-Use Kits for BOTH Phonics & Content Knowledge Building! https://lnkd.in/gaJ3BisC Simplify your Science of Reading instruction when you teach Word Recognition and Language Comprehension Skills with explicit Lesson Plans and original sole-source Fiction and Nonfiction Decodable Readers. Easy-to-use kits for small group or whole class teaching can be used with core programs or independently. Built-in teacher support and development strengthen the instruction in each kit.

Want to reinforce literacy skills beyond just phonics? Making words is a powerhouse activity that builds so much more! Making Words Activity not only teaches syllable division rules, but also phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, and encoding. When students physically manipulate letters to make and decode words, it engages multiple learning modalities. This cements their grasp of skills from auditory processing to writing. Making words is a dynamic way to tie in spelling patterns, decode unfamiliar words, and develop phonemic awareness. Add this versatile approach to your instruction and watch your students thrive with foundational literacy skills. Here's my full video on this topic: https://bit.ly/49mTyKP #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #structuredliteracywithease #decodablebooks #developingdecoders #decodablereaders #scopeandsequence

Teachers and parents alike can't get enough of our engaging sight word fluency ladder printables! Here's why: Sentence ladders encourage repeated reading of connected text. Research shows that repeated reading can improve fluency by increasing reading rate, accuracy, and expression. By practicing reading sentences multiple times, students become more proficient in decoding and recognizing familiar patterns, leading to increased fluency. Head to our website now grab these awesome printables! Free and included for school site access members and website subscribers. Start FREE Today | Enter Code Lumi15 at checkout and enjoy a 15-day free trial: https://lnkd.in/eGt8yUqZ #sightwords #heartwords #fluency #sentenceladders #decodabletext #highfrequencywords #repeatedreading #rightotread #earlyliteracy

Want to reinforce literacy skills beyond just phonics? Making words is a powerhouse activity that builds so much more! Making Words Activity not only teaches syllable division rules, but also phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, and encoding. When students physically manipulate letters to make and decode words, it engages multiple learning modalities. This cements their grasp of skills from auditory processing to writing. Making words is a dynamic way to tie in spelling patterns, decode unfamiliar words, and develop phonemic awareness. Add this versatile approach to your instruction and watch your students thrive with foundational literacy skills. Here's my full video on this topic: https://bit.ly/49mTyKP #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #structuredliteracywithease #decodablebooks #developingdecoders #decodablereaders #scopeandsequence

There are the IMMENSE benefits of reading books. 1. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Reading introducing children to new words, sentence structures and concepts, helping to expand their vocabulary and understanding of language. 2. COGNITIVE SKILLS: It stimulates brain development by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and comprehension skills from a young age. 3. IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY: Images and Books expose children ,to different worlds, characters, and ideas, fostering imagination and creativity as they envision and engage with stories. 4. BONDING AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reading together creates a special bonding experience between children and caregivers, while also helping children understand emotions, empathy, and social situations depicted in stories. 5. PREARATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Early exposure to reading lays a foundation for future academic success by improving literacy skills, concentration, and the ability to learn and process information effectively. #books #bookskids #childrenillustration #childrenbook #preschool #newparents

Unlock reading potential with *5 Science of Reading Essentials for Educators*! Mastering literacy instruction starts with a deep understanding of language structures. Whether you're preparing for the new school year or enhancing your current practices our *5 Science of Reading Essentials* blog has essential tips and resources from credible sources to support your literacy instruction. Empower your students to reach their full reading potential! Read the blog now! ▶️ https://hubs.li/Q02R03NS0

📚 I am excited to share my research article with Mohammed Alzahrani, Ph.D. entitled "Facilitating L2 reading comprehension through L1 and L2 group discussions". In this study, we explored how incorporating discussions in the first language (L1) can improve second language (L2) reading comprehension. Our findings shed light on the efficacy of utilizing learners' L1 as a tool to deepen their understanding and foster meaningful engagement in L2 reading classrooms. 🔍 Key Takeaways: ⭐ Overall, L1 & L2 group discussions facilitate L2 reading comprehension. ⭐ Specifically, utilizing L1 discussions can promote a deeper understanding of L2 texts across different genres. ⭐ Pedagogical implications for educators on integrating L1 discussions in L2 reading instruction. https://lnkd.in/dYbZGznm #Research #Education #LanguageLearning #L2ReadingComprehension #GroupDiscussions #L1inL2Classrooms #Translanguaging #EFL #ESL