Why the Science of Reading?
The research behind the Science of Reading is so intriguing and I wanted to share how I incorporate it daily into my instruction. I wanted to make it SIMPLE for teachers to make this shift to teaching phonemic and decoding skills explicitly. Then, I will get to science of reading resources!
The 7 key components will build the reading foundation that every student needs to become a successful reader.
- Phonological/Phoneme Awareness
- Word Identification: Phonics/Decoding
- Automatic Word Recognition (“Sight Words”)
- Reading Fluency (accuracy, rate, expression)
- Spelling/Encoding
- Handwriting
- Language/Literacy Proficiency
The science of reading is a collection of evidence-based strategies that can be used to help young children learn to read. These strategies are particularly effective when used in the early childhood classroom.
One such strategy is phonemic awareness, which involves recognizing and manipulating the sounds in words. Teachers can help children develop phonemic awareness by engaging them in activities such as rhyming, segmenting, and blending sounds. Another important strategy is phonics, which involves teaching children the relationship between letters and sounds. This can be done through explicit instruction and by providing opportunities for children to practice decoding words.
In addition to these strategies, it is also important for teachers to provide children with ample opportunities to practice reading and to read aloud to them regularly. This helps to build children’s vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
By using these science of reading strategies in the early childhood classroom, teachers can help set children on a path towards reading success. Not only do these strategies help children learn to read, but they also foster a love of reading that can last a lifetime.
My Passion to Teach Reading
1️⃣ You learn SIMPLE ways to incorporate SoR into your instruction. I am on the science of reading journey with you.
2️⃣ I want to share simple ways to incorporate research-based strategies into your teaching. I am a teacher too! I know all of this info can become overwhelming, but hopefully, I can help you on your journey!
3️⃣ Teaching reading is definitely a passion of mine. I’m going into my 20th year of teaching. This is my 3rd year in this reading intervention position…and can’t imagine doing anything else! I hope that shows on my page.
Thank you for being part of my journey and for all of your support.
6 Ways to Incorporate Science of Reading Into Your Classroom
Incorporating the science of reading into your classroom is crucial for ensuring that all students have the opportunity to become strong readers.
This approach is based on research and evidence, and it emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in a systematic and explicit way.
By using this approach, teachers can help students develop a strong foundation in reading!
Reading comprehension is the goal, and reading fluency is the key! The science behind fluent readers will develop in progression. To build fluent readers, strong decoding skills can be explicitly taught through the science of reading.
Let’s set up our students for success!
My Favorite Science of Reading Resources
One such resource is the Orton-Gillingham approach, which emphasizes phonics and phonemic awareness to teach children to read. This method uses a multi-sensory approach that engages visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Another resource is Really Great Reading, which also focuses on phonics, but also includes instruction in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
With my passion of teaching reading, I have created many resources for myself and teachers like you! I have created my resources based on the research behind teaching children how to read. I also want the resources to be easy to understand, easy to print, and easy to use!
First, all of my favorites can be found in my GIANT Science of Reading Bundle. WHAT??!! This is by far the best value I have on TPT…check it out!
Here are more of my favorites…all I currently use in my reading intervention groups!
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The science behind teaching children to read is important to me. I made a free guide for teachers and parents to make it easy to incorporate the Science of Reading with their students.
