La boîte de Mme Martine: La conscience phonologique
Qu’est-ce que la conscience phonologique? Pourquoi apprendre à fusionner et segmenter en phonèmes (sons)? Voici des idées d’activités pour pratiquer à la maison ou à l’école!
L’apprentissage de la lecture et de l’écriture selon Stanislas Dehaene
Stanislas Dehaene, titulaire de la chaire de psychologie cognitive expérimentale au Collège de France décode l’apprentissage de la lecture chez l’enfant à la lumière des sciences cognitives.
Qu’est-ce que la dyslexie ?
Cette affiche informative aide les éducateurs à comprendre ce qu’est la dyslexie. Elle met en évidence les signes de la dyslexie, dissipe les mythes courants qui l’entourent et aborde les « causes » sous-jacentes. Créée pour sensibiliser le public pendant le Mois de la sensibilisation à la dyslexie, cette affiche permet aux spectateurs d’acquérir des connaissances et…
What is dyslexia?
This informative poster helps educators to understand « what is dyslexia? ». It highlights the signs of dyslexia, dispels common myths surrounding it, and discusses underlying ’causes’. Designed to raise awareness during Dyslexia Awareness Month, it empowers viewers with knowledge, fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with dyslexia.
10 Success Factors for Literacy Intervention: Getting Results with MTSS in Elementary Schools
This excellent, reader-friendly book helps bring the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework to life in the area of literacy, with 10 success factors to help elementary schools get results with MTSS. Success factors include “Group by Skill Deficit”, “Monitor Progress with an Appropriate Assessment”, “Use Intervention Time Wisely” and “Invest in Professional Development”. This…
Reading Fluency: Understand, Assess, Teach
This quick read (56 pages) from well-respected researchers and authors Drs. Hasbrouck & Glaser is an educator-friendly overview of reading fluency: defining it, assessing it, teaching it and integrating it, all backed by an abundance of reading research. This book supports the fluency expectations found in all grades of the 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.
Clear Communication: Early Reading Screening
The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read Inquiry recommended that the province implement universal early screening using evidence-based tools to reduce bias and support equity. As Ontario educators and boards collectively learn more about screening, several common questions have emerged. This document aims to provide clear language that systems leaders can use to respond…
Dyslexia Myths and Realities
Dr. Tim Odegard addresses myths around dyslexia, sharing his lived experience as a person with dyslexia. His powerful message encourages people with dyslexia to « shatter the myths and live the realities. »
thinkSRSD Free Writing Resources
Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is a highly researched approach to teaching writing. thinkSRSD has created a collection of free instructional materials for narrative, informational, and opinion writing.
Explicit Instruction Videos – Primary
Dr. Anita Archer models explicit instruction across multiple content areas (decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, etc.). Each video has an accompanying viewer guide.
Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction
This title is a must-read for any educators working with multilingual learners (MLLs) of all ages, referred to in the book as English Learners (ELs). It affirms the necessity of a structured literacy approach for these students, while adding in the extra layers of support that may also be beneficial (e.g., comparing English and home…
Effective Vocabulary Instruction
Joan Sedita highlights the importance of vocabulary instruction, how vocabulary instruction supports reading comprehension, and characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction.
