What do you say when a parent questions your reading instruction with, “This isn’t how I learned to read”? In this episode, we’re giving you clear, confident responses that help build trust and explain the science of reading—without getting lost in the research. In this episode, we'll talk about: What parents really mean when they say, “I didn’t learn to read like this”.How to use a math analogy that makes phonics click for families.Why we’ve moved away from leveled books and sight word memor...
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What do you say when a parent questions your reading instruction with, “This isn’t how I learned to read”? In this episode, we’re giving you clear, confident responses that help build trust and explain the science of reading—without getting lost in the research. In this episode, we'll talk about: What parents really mean when they say, “I didn’t learn to read like this”.How to use a math analogy that makes phonics click for families.Why we’ve moved away from leveled books and sight word memor...
How to Build Comprehension Before Students Can Decode
The Science of Reading Formula
14 minutes
2 months ago
How to Build Comprehension Before Students Can Decode
Some students can’t read “cat” yet—but can explain the moral of a story better than anyone. So how do we support comprehension before decoding clicks? In this episode, we’re exploring how to nurture deep thinking while building foundational reading skills. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why decoding and comprehension must grow side-by-side.How to use read alouds and class discussions to build thinking skills.What kinds of questions spark comprehension—even with simple texts.Using podcasts...
The Science of Reading Formula
What do you say when a parent questions your reading instruction with, “This isn’t how I learned to read”? In this episode, we’re giving you clear, confident responses that help build trust and explain the science of reading—without getting lost in the research. In this episode, we'll talk about: What parents really mean when they say, “I didn’t learn to read like this”.How to use a math analogy that makes phonics click for families.Why we’ve moved away from leveled books and sight word memor...