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
The audiobook of Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment read by the author Valerie Bang-Jensen
July 14, 2023
These five strategies highlight the interconnectedness of comprehension, conversation, writing, and vocabulary in fostering a deep understanding of texts.
July 3, 2023
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.
June 26, 2023
Read-aloud time is an opportunity to mentor children in the mindset, habits, and strategies of proficient readers.
June 23, 2023
The goal of The Book Love Foundation is to put books in the hands of teachers of teenagers. We aim instruction toward increasing volume, stamina, and joy in reading in middle and high school.
June 20, 2023
Practical Strategies for More Joy and Less Struggle Next Year
May 16, 2023
If you’re wondering what literacy might look like outside the classroom, it’s everywhere.
April 25, 2023
Taking a test requires some skills and strategies that are quite distinct from the reading we do every day. Here are some tips for teaching test reading.
April 7, 2023
This week on the podcast, Kylene Beers joins to share what's new in the second edition of When Kids Can't Read.
April 6, 2023
Marilyn Pryle and Rebekah O’Dell explain how reading responses can be an effective tool for helping students to engage meaningfully with a text.
March 30, 2023
Help students create a personalized reading plan that caters to their unique needs. Download a FREE self-reflection tool from Jennifer Serravallo.
March 29, 2023
Decoding “big words” is absolutely pivotal to reading and comprehending text. You cannot become a successful reader if you cannot decode multisyllabic words.
March 24, 2023
Heinemann is pleased to announce the latest addition to our growing line of audiobooks, When Kids Can't Read—What Teachers Can Do, Second Edition by Kylene Beers, narrated by Meredith Beers.
March 23, 2023
In what ways can an understanding of the relationship between reading and writing make planning more efficient?
March 7, 2023
Confident readers read and think flexibly and critically about content AND perform effectively on the test.
March 3, 2023