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5 Characteristics of Effective Structured Literacy Teaching
What does one of today’s most respected literacy experts have to say about the five characteristics of effective structured literacy instruction? Find out in this free download, adapted from the third edition of the widely used literacy textbook Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats. Read More
Why This Book?: Story Frames for Teaching Literacy
Aligned with the science of reading, the innovative book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy provides in-depth guidance on how to use knowledge of 12 key story elements to strengthen core literacy skills and help all learners develop a lifelong love of reading and writing. Read More
4 Steps for Teaching New Vocabulary
Add that tip to your language and literacy toolkit along with the three others outlined in this download, adapted from the teacher-friendly guide Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction. Read More
5 ways to engage students with significant disabilities in reading activities
Adapted from the essential literacy guide Comprehensive Literacy for All, this free download features 5 simple strategies for increasing engagement in reading activities for students with significant disabilities. Read More
11 Things to Include in Your Classroom Library (That Aren’t Storybooks!)
Stocking your classroom library with a wide variety of print materials like maps, trading cards, and graphic novels can increase student engagement with reading and boost literacy development. See 11 examples of diverse print and digital materials to consider adding to your classroom literacy center, in this free download adapted from Comprehensive Literacy for All. Read More
5 Characteristics of Effective Structured Literacy Teaching
What does one of the world’s most respected literacy experts have to say about the five characteristics of effective structured literacy instruction? Find out in this month’s free download, adapted from the third edition of the bestselling literacy textbook Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats. Read More
Where the Wild Things Are: Utilizing Music and Play to Support Self-Regulation
Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, creator of the SING.PLAY.LOVE. ® program, shares practical, fun, and easy ways to intentionally teach key skills for self-regulation and social-emotional growth. A music therapist and early childhood specialist, Anne shares songs, strategies, and stories from her extensive work "in the wild" with young children. Read More
8 Tips for Book Reading with Young Children
Reading with young children can help to support their language and literacy development in early childhood. Use these tips, adapted from Connecting Through Talk, to help you make the most of your shared reading time with your young ones. Read More
Administering TILLS in Multiple Sessions
You can administer the subtests in one session, or you can break them into two or three sessions. This graphic shows you two ways to break the TILLS subtests into sessions and gives you a possible subtest order to follow. Read More
QUILS™ Reports Excerpt
QUILS is well-known for it’s colorful, easy-to-understand, & fully automated reports. Take a closer look by downloading the samples. Read More