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After a busy school year, summer offers teachers a chance to breathe, reflect, and prepare intentionally for a stronger literacy year ahead. Instead of trying to do everything at once in August, teachers can use the summer to reset, simplify, and think ahead with purpose. Even a small amount of preparation can make the first weeks of school feel calmer, clearer, and more focused. Research suggests that students can lose academic gains over the summer, especially when access t

Oral language development from birth to age 3 provides the foundation for communication, literacy, and long-term academic success. A robust body of research consistently demonstrates that early interactions, caregiver engagement, and rich language exposure are essential to fostering these critical early skills. Milestones From Birth to Age 3 Oral language emerges long before children speak their first words. During the first three months, infants respond to familiar voices, c

Why Daily Phonological Awareness Matters For teachers committed to building strong, confident readers, research consistently points to one key practice: short, consistent work with phonological awareness skills. Even spending a couple of minutes each day—focused on listening to and manipulating sounds—sharpens essential skills. The science of learning, including the spacing effect, reveals that frequent, brief practice helps students retain and apply concepts much better than

As teachers, we’ve all had students who work hard but still struggle to make sense of print. It can be frustrating to know they’re putting in the effort yet not making the progress we hope for. David Kilpatrick’s Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties speaks directly to this challenge. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. Why It Matters for the Classroom

When I first picked up Louisa Moats’ Speech to Print , I’ll admit—I wasn’t sure how practical a book about “language essentials” would feel in the day-to-day of teaching. But here’s the truth: this book has completely reshaped how I think about reading instruction, and I believe it can do the same for you. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. What I Love About This Book Moats takes somethi