Structure vs. Choice?  Urgency vs. Joy?

Structure vs. Choice? Urgency vs. Joy?

We’ve been thinking lately about the opposing tensions in our lives and the ways these tensions often leave us longing for a perfect balance. The idea that our lives will be in perfect balance is,  of course, absurd. Nevertheless, balance as an imprecise descriptor of...
Hold the Vision. Trust the Process.

Hold the Vision. Trust the Process.

You may already know how much we LOVE the New Year with its fresh start and promise.But, even by the time calendar turns over to February, we can sometimes find ourselves fatiguing and starting to lose sight of our vision.It’s often easier for us to set big...
If You Take a Speech-to-Print Approach

If You Take a Speech-to-Print Approach

If you approach learning to read and write as a speech-to-print -rather than as a print-to-speech – process, . . . . . . then you will want to start by making sure children have strong oral language. And if you are going to build children’s oral language, . . .....
The Power of Re-Work

The Power of Re-Work

Ahh, the little prefix RE- ! Small but mighty!   We’re believers in fresh starts and REvised approaches. We’re advocates of taking stock and REevaluating. And in both our personal and professional lives, January has been a time of RE- for us. REflecting on how we have...
What is the science of reading anyway?

What is the science of reading anyway?

It’s in the news.It’s in the title of our book.It’s in the name of countless Facebook groups.It’s the topic of conversation at school board meetings and in state legislatures across the country. So, what is “the science of reading” anyway?  First, check out our video...