TeachersFirst's Resources related to the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading (or SOR) refers to an evidence-based reading Instructional strategy that addresses various areas of reading including oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and more. In this collection, you will find helpful information to learn more about The Science of Reading and web resources to help you to teach using SOR in your lessons.
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Really Great Reading - Free Resources - Really Great Reading
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K to 12
tag(s): science of reading (34), literacy (184), reading comprehension (223), reading strategies (139), preK (423), phonics (114),
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a resource for learning about and finding activities for reading instruction. Share ideas and articles with parents to support reading activities at home. The Heart Word Magic section includes many short video tutorials to help students learn to read and spell high-frequency words; consider including a video tutorial in your weekly classroom newsletter and on classroom computers for students and parents to review at home and in school. As an alternative to adding information to your classroom newsletter, consider using Wakelet, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here to organize and share resources with parents and guardians.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Science of Reading Podcast - Susan Lambert
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K to 12tag(s): podcasts (130), science of reading (34), literacy (184), vocabulary (467), reading comprehension (223), professional development (530), dyslexia (11),
In the Classroom
Include this podcast in your list of professional development activities. Start with the first season and listen to all episodes to catch up, or visit the information for each season to find podcasts of interest. Use Wakelet, reviewed here to curate and share your favorite podcasts with your peers, use the search feature on Wakelet to find other collections of teacher podcasts to find ideas to include with your collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Universe - WETA Public Broadcasting
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K to 1tag(s): reading strategies (139), science of reading (34), independent reading (155), guided reading (63), teaching strategies (56), resources (153),
In the Classroom
Whether you are a brand new teacher or a seasoned veteran, there are many valuable resources that can be used in your classroom to help you teach reading. Step-by-step guides that break down an overview of skills, when and how to teach, and video examples can be accessed to further your understanding of many reading skills. After reading about the skill, you can access lesson plans, resources, common questions, and learn how to assess your students on what they have learned. As you read through resources, keywords are highlighted to access an interactive glossary. Resources are easy to understand, colorful, and accessible. Teachers at any stage of their career can find helpful content!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Twitter Chat: Technology & The Daily 5 - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): science of reading (34), reading strategies (139), independent reading (155), twitterchatarchive (176),
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Find resources and information about technology with Daily 5. Share this chat with your colleagues looking for strategies and resources on using technology with Daily 5 in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Whole-to-Parts Phonics Instruction: Teaching Letter-Sound Correspondences - ReadWriteThink
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K to 2tag(s): science of reading (34), reading strategies (139), phonics (114), spelling (225), preK (423),
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Share this resource with your student teacher when introducing a beginning reading lesson. Also, share with parents on your teacher's web page or in a newsletter for practice at home. Use workstations for the worksheets, and allow students to work at their own pace.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading 101: A Guide to Teaching Reading and Writing - Reading Rockets
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K to 3tag(s): professional development (530), writing (569), fluency (45), science of reading (34), Research (88), reading strategies (139), preK (423), phonics (114), literacy (184),
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Bookmark this site to share with administrators and your peers. There are many good resources this program offers for you to share, too. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here, to curate and share resources with peers. Include videos, articles, and other relevant information in your Wakelet collection. I'm sure you've heard the saying, all teachers are teachers of reading. Although this program is for K-3 teachers, the valuable lessons and materials support the teaching of reading skills in all grade levels and all subjects. This site is a must-have for use when learning about or implementing Science of Reading instructional practices.Comments
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OK2Ask: MIE Day: Build Fluency with Reading Progress - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams is a tool that encourages students to build fluency through independent reading practice. Recording students as they practice allows educators to check student progress regularly while freeing time for active instruction. Reading Progress provides a running record for educator review and summary data insights to help with instructional decision-making. Join us to learn how to put this powerful tool to work in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore why fluency is an essential reading skill; 2. Understand how to create, assign, and review a Reading Progress assignment in Teams; and 3. Explore insights and analytics in Reading Progress. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): professional development (530), Microsoft (137), science of reading (34),
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Make Sight Word Instruction and Reading Intervention More Effective - Glean Education and Dr. Katharine Pace Miles
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K to 6tag(s): professional development (530), reading comprehension (223), sight words (51), literacy (184), science of reading (34), phonics (114), fluency (45), vocabulary (467), vocabulary development (181),
In the Classroom
Listen to this podcast to gain further understanding and ideas for enhancing your literacy instruction, including reading intervention strategies. Use a curation tool such as Wakelet, reviewed here, to organize and share additional resources. For example, create a collection that includes resources for teaching sight words, another for phonics instruction resources, etc. Use the collaboration feature to share ideas with your peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ladder of Reading & Writing - Nancy Young
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K to 12tag(s): professional development (530), literacy (184), reading strategies (139), science of reading (34), writing (569),
In the Classroom
Use these documents for professional use to help understand the components of literacy. In addition, these items also provide excellent information to use with parents when discussing their student's literacy journey. For example, use the first document with the literacy ladder to provide perspective during parent/teacher conferences on students' progress toward becoming effortless readers. Finally, share with peers during professional development activities to develop an awareness of structured reading components and assess your current teaching strategies. Use a collaborative tool like Notejoy, reviewed here, to share ideas and plan lessons. Consider sharing literacy terms and strategies with parents on an ongoing basis through your school website or classroom newsletter. Include ideas for parents to incorporate at home to support reading skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Scarborough's Reading Rope: A Groundbreaking Infographic - International Dyslexia Association
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K to 12tag(s): fluency (45), reading comprehension (223), science of reading (34), professional development (530),
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Bookmark this simple yet effective representation of required reading skills to keep as a reference when reflecting upon your reading curriculum and instructional strategies. Use the strands described in the infographic as a starting point for organizing and curating resources. Consider using a curation tool such as Weje, reviewed here, to gather links, articles, and lessons grouped by the different skills illustrated on the Reading Rope. Use the Reading Rope as a starting point for professional development activities as you and your peers discuss strategies and resources for teaching reading skills. Be sure to share this infographic with parents to help them understand the many components of skills required of successful readers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Science of Reading Implementation Guide - EAB District Leadership Forum
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K to 6tag(s): professional development (530), phonics (114), reading strategies (139), science of reading (34), writing (569), literacy (184),
In the Classroom
Include this guide and your other resources as you learn about the Science of Reading and researched-based reading instruction. Share with administrators and reading coaches in your district. Browse through the guides to find ideas that support and enhance your current curriculum and instruction strategies. Share suggestions found in the guide with parents for at-home support. Share ideas and future planning with peers using a collaborative tool such as Draft, reviewed here. For example, use one of the provided Roadmap templates to map out further professional development discussions or guide the planning and implementation of new teaching strategies during the school year.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science of Reading Handbook - Amplify Education, Inc.
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K to 12tag(s): science of reading (34), vocabulary (467), reading strategies (139), phonics (114), vocabulary development (181), reading comprehension (223), professional development (530), word study (102),
In the Classroom
Download and save the handbooks shared on this site for professional development and understanding of the science of reading. Share with peers to use PD activities. Consider breaking the guides into smaller portions to begin your in-depth study of this topic and as you reflect upon your current teaching strategies. The third handbook that focuses on classroom instruction is beneficial for use as a reflective and ongoing learning opportunity. Add the questions to ask, found in the third handbook, to a curation tool such as Wakelet, reviewed here, then add teaching resources to your Wakelet collection. For example, one question is, "Are vocabulary words preselected and connected to the topic and text?' " Create a Wakelet collection that includes strategies for teaching how to understand vocabulary words within the context of the passage read. Include online tools such as Read Ahead, reviewed here. Read Ahead uses AI technology to create presentations of online text that present vocabulary lists of the text and provide definitions in context while students read.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Foundational Skills - PBS Learning Media
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K to 12tag(s): writing (569), reading strategies (139), reading comprehension (223), professional development (530), science of reading (34), preK (423), phonics (114), parents (84), literacy (184),
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Be sure to bookmark and save this site for use when teaching reading skills to students at all grade levels. Although it is beneficial for teachers in elementary grades, the valuable lessons and materials support the teaching of reading skills in all grade levels. Use a bookmarking tool like Symbaloo, reviewed here, to share resources with students to use at computer centers or share at-home activities with parents. Ask students to reflect upon their learning through blog writing using edublogs, reviewed here. For example, have students include a link or image of the first draft of a writing project and the final document and discuss why and how they made changes. For younger students, include a recording of them reading a short passage, then add a later recording that demonstrates growth in reading skills. You might consider using Flock for this, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Phonological Awareness is Important to Reading - Glean Education
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K to 6tag(s): literacy (184), preK (423), professional development (530), science of reading (34), phonics (114),
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Include this podcast with your other bookmarks and professional development resources for literacy instruction. Share with peers during professional development activities. Use information from this podcast and others to share the research behind literacy instruction methods with parents. Consider adding a short section to your class newsletter or website each month that includes information about literacy research and tips for at-home activities to encourage the practice of literacy skills at home. Find many free books, games, and activities to share with parents at We Read, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How Our Brains Learn to Read - EAB District Leadership Forum
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K to 6tag(s): science of reading (34), brain (100), reading strategies (139), professional development (530), reading comprehension (223), literacy (184),
In the Classroom
Save this document as a resource for sharing information on reading and literacy with parents. Consider adding this printable and additional PDF documents to create a digital book using PDF to Flipbook Convereter, reviewed here. Include basic information on different literacy elements and suggestions for at-home activities for parents in your digital book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Science of Reading Resources - Erica Suarez
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K to 6tag(s): professional development (530), parents (84), writing (569), preK (423), reading strategies (139), science of reading (34), phonics (114), literacy (184),
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This site shares many valuable resources for those new to researching the Science of Reading and those looking to enhance their current knowledge. Organize and save useful resources using a bookmarking tool such as Raindrop.io, reviewed here. Raindrop.io makes it easy to create collections, tags, and filters then store information in an easy-to-find manner. Add collaborators to your collection to share resources with peers for further professional development. As you browse through the many resources shared on this list, take advantage of the features of Webnotes, reviewed here, to add a digital sticky note to any webpage as a reminder of important information found on the site or to add questions for further exploration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science of Reading - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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K to 6tag(s): literacy (184), reading strategies (139), science of reading (34), phonics (114), preK (423),
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This site is a must-have for use when learning about or implementing Science of Reading instructional practices. Bookmark this information to find facts and details for personal use, use it as an instructional coach, or provide information to parents. As you share and discuss specific content with peers, use a collaborative commenting tool such as NowComment, reviewed here, to enhance your conversations. NowComment offers the ability for you to create group discussions based on any public document.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What the Science Says About How Kids Learn to Read - Education Week
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K to 6tag(s): Research (88), preK (423), phonics (114), science of reading (34), reading strategies (139),
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Share this video with your peers during professional development activities to encourage conversation about literacy instruction in your setting. Include this video with additional resources on literacy research. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here, to curate and share resources with peers. Include videos, articles, and other relevant information in your Wakelet collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Teachers Should Know About the Science of Reading - Education Week
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K to 6tag(s): reading comprehension (223), professional development (530), preK (423), reading strategies (139), Research (88), literacy (184), science of reading (34),
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Include this video with your other professional development resources as you learn about best practices for literacy instruction. Use a video commenting tool such as playposit, reviewed here, as part of your ongoing discussions to highlight important information and share individual thoughts about the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Unpacking the Science of Reading: A Conversation With the Editors of Reading Research Quarterly - International Literacy Association
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K to 6tag(s): reading comprehension (223), reading strategies (139), professional development (530), Research (88), science of reading (34),
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Include this conversation as part of your professional development activities in understanding how to teach literacy skills. Use the clip tool found on YouTube to clip short 5 to 60-second highlights from this video to share with peers as part of your discussions about literacy. Use a clip to begin a discussion using PodcastGenerator, reviewed here. PodcastGenerator is a super simple podcast creator. Use PodcastGenerator to begin professional conversations that offer opportunities for all participants to share ideas, questions, and follow-up opportunities with your chosen group.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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