Tag: reading research
Stop teaching children to read too early
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A few days ago, I saw an advertisement promoting a program guaranteeing to teach toddlers as young as two years old to read. Then, just this morning, I overheard a parent discussing letter sounds with their young toddler, and had another parent inquire about the right time to begin reading…
Reading assessments matter
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Assessments are the backbone of excellent reading instruction, not because we want children to be good test-takers, but because we want to meet them right where they are in their reading development. 1. Assessments pinpoint reading development We teach our children well by knowing them well. You already know your…
Science of reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope
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In the realm of education, the science of reading research has become a prominent theme. There’s a compelling reason behind this buzz and Read Where You Are resources are informed by science of reading research. But what exactly does that mean, and why is it important? The term “science of…