This game is a fun and engaging activity for students to apply their knowledge of consonants and short vowels.
Phonics instruction should be explicit and systematic – but what exactly does that mean? This article clarifies these commonly used terms.
Put Reading First is a summary of the findings from the Report of the National Reading Panel, summarized in a brief, easy-to-read comprehensive guide to evidence-based reading instruction. Intended for educators and administrators, this guide aims to improve reading outcomes for children in the early […]
Comprehensive article outlining the key principles for making sense of the English spelling system.
IDA Ontario webinar outlining 5 key changes that educators can make in their Kindergarten classroom.
This IDA Ontario webinar focuses on how to implement a Structured Literacy Block in Grade One by breaking down the learning day into three different sections.
Reader friendly book for educators outlining 7 changes to classroom instruction to improve literacy outcomes.
Written for teachers by a teacher with a strong understanding of reading science, this title supports both the foundational skills and language comprehension components of reading.
Third webinar in the IDA Ontario structured literacy in kindergarten series.
Free downloadable supplemental reading intervention program for students in grades three to five who continue to need support with word reading. This program includes 40 40-minute lessons designed to be delivered in small groups, 3 – 4 times per week.
In this podcast interview with Kate Winn and Dr. Sonia Cabell, the focus is on the importance of early language and literacy development. Dr. Cabell highlights key considerations for instruction in several areas: oral language and conversation, alphabetics, writing and spelling, and building knowledge.
