Unless you’re an elementary teacher, balanced literacy instruction may be a new concept to you. What is it, anyway? What…
Guided Reading – A Snapshot
In Mrs. Martin’s classroom, five students are seated around a table. Mrs. Martin is seated with them. She appears to…
Independent Reading – The Foundation of Lifelong Reading
Successful independent reading is the end result of a well-executed balanced literacy program. Independent Reading allows students the chance to…
Shared Reading – A Critical Component of Balanced Literacy Instruction
In kindergarten and first grade, shared reading is the anchor of a Balanced Literacy program. But what exactly is it? …
Word Study Makes Language Learning Fun
Many students find word study to be one of the most enjoyable components of balanced literacy instruction. Teachers find it…
The Read Aloud Component of Balanced Literacy Instruction
For many fortunate students, the read aloud strategy was first introduced to them on their parent’s knee. Long before they…