The Literacy Footprints Blog

More Than Answering Questions: Helping Students Think Deeply About What They Read

More Than Answering Questions: Helping Students Think Deeply About What They Read

There’s a moment I love during reading instruction when students begin talking about a text,...
Strengthening Comprehension in Grades 3–6

Strengthening Comprehension in Grades 3–6

Join Dr. Jan Richardson, renowned author of The Next Step Forward in Reading, for an...
Don’t Wait to Assess: Get Kids Reading on Day One

Don’t Wait to Assess: Get Kids Reading on Day One

It’s the first week of school, and you’re staring at a class list full of...
Rereads, Familiar Texts, and Low-Stakes Reading: How to Ease Kids Back in After Summer

Rereads, Familiar Texts, and Low-Stakes Reading: How to Ease Kids Back in After Summer

At the start of every school year, there’s a moment every teacher knows: You've got...
The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Readers This Summer? Send Books Home.

The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Readers This Summer? Send Books Home.

Summer is a time for rest, family, adventure, and hopefully, plenty of reading. While we...
Why Readers Need More Than Decodables

Why Readers Need More Than Decodables

The science of reading has brought welcome clarity to phonics instruction. Decodable texts give students...