The Science of Reading

A Parents Guide to Phonics is for parents and caregivers who want to learn how to help their child with reading and spelling. It explains how written language is put together, what phonics is, and how reading and spelling are taught using a structured approach.

This educational resource examines how the brain processes spoken and written language and how these processes support the development of reading skills. Drawing on research in the Science of Reading, the book discusses language development, connections between oral language and print, and common challenges encountered when learning to read.

Unlock the joy of reading and writing with ‘Read, write, play,’ a hands-on guide featuring 100 fun and engaging activities that support children aged 3-7 on their phonics journey. Whether you’re supporting school lessons or starting at home, this book provides all the guidance you need–with no prior knowledge of phonics required.

Phonics instruction shouldn’t end when students can decode short words. From an early age, they also need to be able to decode big words–words with multiple syllables (sound units) and morphemes (meaning units)–to read proficiently. The key is to teach them systematically and explicitly, in developmentally appropriate ways. That’s where this book comes in.

Unlocking Literacy will explore the pivotal role of early literacy instruction in shaping a child’s reading development and overall academic success. The book will equip educators and parents with research-backed insights and practical, accessible strategies to implement the science of reading to ensure future generations excel in literacy.

Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness.

Julia B. Lindsey’s evidence-based routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending–and enjoying–what they read! … Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive instruction connected to foundational skills, and the importance of engaging young readers from the start.

With optimism and evidence, Reading for Our Lives delivers a clear call to action and a path forward for families, schools, and communities to beat the literacy crisis together.

The Right Start to Phonics shows readers how they can support children in gaining the skills they need to listen with accuracy, to differentiate between, manipulate and understand the sounds we hear. This experience will give them the knowledge and understanding needed to hear letter sounds and blend them together to eventually read words.

An interactive approach that gets children talking about picture books and what they hear and see during storytime.