Literacy
Find and share strategies for helping students read for knowledge, write coherently, and think critically about the written word.
4 Myths About Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction in the Early Grades
A look at a few common misconceptions, plus tips on effective practices for teaching young students to read.9314Incorporating Images in the Classroom
By treating media like text, teachers can create a fast, relevant, and affordable lesson that stimulates lively discussion.Tips to Help Students With Their Handwriting
These simple tricks to improve motor skills can empower young learners to feel more in control of their handwriting.Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.14.9kHow Poetry Supports Emotional Intelligence
Teaching poetry can be an effective way to encourage students to thoughtfully consider their experiences and build connections with their peers.1212Finding and Utilizing Culturally Relevant Texts
Classroom texts should represent all children in positive ways, and teachers may have to look for outside resources to make this happen.2119Making In-Class Reading More Engaging in Middle and High School
Deep thinking and active collaboration aren’t mutually exclusive. These strategies extend silent reading by centering student engagement.152kUsing Movement to Teach Vocabulary
When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.9.4k
4 Reading Strategies to Retire This Year (Plus 6 to Try Out!)
A look at a few popular literacy practices that shouldn’t make the cut—along with fresh strategies that experienced teachers and literacy experts recommend instead.27kA Culturally Responsive Approach to Teaching the Alphabet
Students get excited about phonics when educators teach the alphabet alongside art, citizenship, and explorations of culture.684
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’33.3k
Reading Aloud to Middle School Students
Hearing books read aloud benefits older students, enhancing language arts instruction and building a community of readers.45.4k25 Essential High School Reads From the Last Decade
We asked members of our community to share recently published novels they would love to have read in high school. Here are your top picks.11.6k
Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly
The author of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! chats with us about creativity, drawing as empathy, and letting kids “do 51 percent of the work.”27.9k
Why Reading Aloud to Middle School Students Works
The benefits of reading aloud aren’t limited to elementary students. One middle school teacher explains how “read-alongs” improve comprehension and boost engagement.28.3k
