Disfluent readers are most often disfluent because of a lack of practice with reading. Ultimately, struggling readers must have a lot of time to read at their instructional or independent level. (continue reading)
Comprehension is not about spitting out facts and filling in blanks. Comprehension is about understanding. And reading is not merely about word calling. Reading is about thinking. (continue reading)
These five strategies highlight the interconnectedness of comprehension, conversation, writing, and vocabulary in fostering a deep understanding of texts. (continue reading)
Providing young children with lots of opportunities and encouragement to read unfamiliar books helps them to become adventurous, confident readers who are highly engaged meaning-makers. (continue reading)
Finding the right books for your classroom of adolescent readers is key to building engagement. The right book in the hands of a kid can change a life forever. (continue reading)
Discover four proven strategies to empower struggling readers in your classroom, fostering a nurturing environment where students can unlock their reading potential and thrive academically. (continue reading)
Looking for ways to help struggling readers in your classroom? Check out these five early reading intervention activities to help improve reading skills and confidence. (continue reading)
Poetry can be the doorway into literacy for so many children, and a pathway to knowing how we feel, learning about who we are, and connecting with others and the larger world. (continue reading)
Interactive writing is a powerful tool to scaffold children’s literacy skills toward independence. Learn more in this new blog from new Heienmann author, Matt Halpern. (continue reading)
