eReaders in School: a new study
Rough Type has an article on the first year long study of eReaders in schools.
As the study notes, one advantage of a book is that we make a "cognitive map" of a physical book as we read it:
When we read, we unconsciously note the physical…
Atlantis Literacy: Five Essential Components of Reading
The Five Essential Components of Reading
Reading with children and helping them practice specific reading components can dramatically improve their ability to read. Scientific research shows that there are five essential components of reading…
Atlantis Literacy Tip: The Reluctant Reader
Is your child a reluctant reader? Here are a few possible reasons and some possible solutions.
Does your child have a difficult time decoding sounds? Matching letters with sounds? If so, spend extra time daily, even just 15 minutes, reading…
Atlantis Literacy Recs
What Good Readers Do
In Kylene Beers' book, When Kids Can't Read, you'll find wisdom from a 20+ year veteran teacher, including a breakdown of what good readers do. A helpful reminder for us avid readers as we teach our kids to do the same.
This…