Topic: Literacy

Bridging Processes of Word Recognition and Language Comprehension in the Active View of Reading

The Active View of Reading invites educators to think more holistically about what it takes for young readers to thrive.

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Discover why content area reading matters and how integrating literacy with science and social studies builds knowledge, deepens understanding, and sparks student curiosity.

How My Son's Journey With Dyslexia Sparked a Reading Program That’s Helped Millions

Learn about how Saxon Reading Foundations was inspired by one family's journey through dyslexia and transformed into a proven, phonics-based reading program helping millions.

What is the Active View of Reading?

The Active View of Reading serves as a guide for literacy instruction, emphasizing the importance of an engaged, strategic, and active approach to reading.

Understanding the Pillars of Literacy and Saxon Reading Foundations

Saxon Reading Foundations primarily focuses on teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency while building children’s decoding skills.

Why Is Building Knowledge Important in Literacy Learning?

Background knowledge acts as a framework that students can use to connect new information to what they already know, deepening their reading comprehension.

How to Target Comprehension During Whole-Group Literacy Time

Comprehension is the heart of literacy instruction and targeting it during whole-group literacy time ensures that all students are building the skills they need to become thoughtful, engaged readers.

Effective Literacy Instruction

Saxon® Reading Foundations’ approach to teaching phonics and spelling concepts is grounded in foundational research from the science of reading and cognitive science.

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The most effective small-group literacy interventions offer a targeted, supportive environment where students struggling with literacy can flourish.

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The audiobook of Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through 8 Big Ideas

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Guided reading nurtures strong readers and plays a pivotal role in helping young learners become confident and capable readers.

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A list of Heinemann professional books published in 2023.

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The audiobook of The Literacy Studio: Redesigning the Workshop for Readers and Writers

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As humans we have the great gift, the great evolutionary achievement, of speech and story. It’s what we do best—and all literacy instruction needs to honor and build on that gift.

Beers WKCR 2023 Power Of Relevance Edweb Blog

As educators, we all want our students to have the skills and insights needed to navigate the world outside of their classroom. In this mission, the significance of relevance in reading cannot be understated.

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New professional books to love from Heinemann. Get free shipping using code BETTER when you order before October 31, 2023*

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Pre-reading scaffolds are powerful tools that can equip struggling readers with the skills and confidence they need to navigate and comprehend text.

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Tips to help you adapt your writing workshop to support multilingual language learners.