by Kari Yates | Aug 26, 2026 | Phonics
Four ways to help phonics programs support reading, spelling, meaning, and language A Lot Has Changed in Phonics Instruction Chances are you’ve been working hard to master evidence-based routines. Your instruction may be more systematic, more explicit, and more...
by Kari Yates | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common questions we hear from intermediate teachers is how to make a 60-minute literacy block work. Teachers are expected to help students build knowledge, grow vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, support writing, and address significant foundational...
by Kari Yates | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Literacy Leadership
Finding the Right Science of Reading Book If you've been searching for the best science of reading books for elementary teachers, you've probably discovered that there is no shortage of options. That's good news for educators, but it can also make it difficult to know...
by Kari Yates | Jun 21, 2026 | Blog, Phonics
Over the last several years, phonics instruction has received renewed attention in schools across the country. Curricula have been revised. Professional learning has expanded. Teachers have worked hard to align instruction with what we know about how children learn to...
by Kari Yates | Jun 13, 2026 | Word Reading Instruction
If you're looking for reading strategies for struggling readers in the upper elementary grades, you've probably already discovered there's no shortage of advice. Some say focus on phonics. Others say focus on comprehension. Some suggest more independent reading time....
