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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:

Help Students Write in Complete Sentences
How to Help Students Write in Complete Sentences
Literacy Centers Small Groups
What Students Should Do During Literacy Centers (While You Teach Small Groups)
Sentence Pyramids for Fluency in a Science of Reading Classroom
How to Use Sentence Pyramids for Fluency in a Science of Reading Classroom
15-Minute Phonics Small Group
How to Run a 15-Minute Phonics Small Group
Blending Lines in a Science of Reading Classroom
How to Teach Blending Lines in a Science of Reading Classroom
Heart word practice aligned to the Science of Reading for teaching high frequency words
How to Teach Heart Words Using the Science of Reading
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