There are many ways to use Jump Rope Readers in your classroom. Like all decodable books, they can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice.
August 13, 2024
Guided reading nurtures strong readers and plays a pivotal role in helping young learners become confident and capable readers.
December 5, 2023
Small-group reading lessons have the potential to transform students into confident and skilled readers.
December 1, 2023
Learn how to use decoding assessments to teach phonics to K-2 students and get a free phonic decoding assessment tool.
November 3, 2023
Learn to use decodable texts to plan effective small group work with this sample teaching sequence from Michael Rae-Grant.
September 20, 2023
As educators, we all want our students to have the skills and insights needed to navigate the world outside of their classroom. In this mission, the significance of relevance in reading cannot be understated.
September 13, 2023
Pre-reading scaffolds are powerful tools that can equip struggling readers with the skills and confidence they need to navigate and comprehend text.
September 6, 2023
Tips to help you adapt your reading workshop to support multilingual language learners.
August 25, 2023
Emergent Reading, Engagement, Print Work, and Fluency are some of the most important reading goals we work on with our students. Learn more about these four pillars of reading instruction.
August 22, 2023
August 21, 2023
Foundational literacy skills are the building blocks of a student's journey towards becoming proficient readers and writers.
August 17, 2023
During whole-group literacy, it’s important that students are interested in the books, discussions, and teachings for the most impactful, engaging literacy instruction.
August 16, 2023
Shared reading sparks joy, inquiry, student talk and agency. Shared reading is more engaging and impactful than any other whole-class literacy instruction.
August 11, 2023
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.
July 18, 2023
These five strategies highlight the interconnectedness of comprehension, conversation, writing, and vocabulary in fostering a deep understanding of texts.
July 3, 2023
Read-aloud time is an opportunity to mentor children in the mindset, habits, and strategies of proficient readers.
June 23, 2023
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.
June 6, 2023
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.
May 30, 2023