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Research-Backed Literacy for K–2 Teachers

This is where I share research-backed literacy ideas, classroom strategies, and real-world tools to support early readers and the teachers who teach them.

The Must Reads:

Start here. These posts break down essential literacy topics and classroom practices every K–2 teacher should understand.

SIGHT WORDS
How to Teach Heart Words Using the Science of Reading ↗
WORD MAPPING
How to Teach Orthographic Mapping with Word Mapping Mats (Step-by-Step Routine)↗
DECODABLES
How to Teach With Decodable Passages in a Science of Reading Classroom↗

Read the Latest:

Why Students Need Nonsense Words for Decoding
Why Your Students Need Nonsense Words (And Why Skipping Them Is Holding Readers Back)
How Decodable Comics Build Reading Fluency
How Decodable Comics Build Reading Fluency (and Keep Kids Engaged)
How to Support Your Child with Phonics at Home
How to Support Your Child with Phonics at Home (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)
How to Use Phonics Data to Guide Instruction
How to Use Phonics Assessments to Guide Your Instruction
How to Use Word Mapping Mats for Orthographic Mapping
How to Teach Orthographic Mapping with Word Mapping Mats (Step-by-Step Routine)
Teaching Syllable Types and Syllable Division
How to Teach Syllable Types and Syllable Division (Step-by-Step Routine)

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