Study Shows Kids Prefer Books That Show Them How The World Works

Researchers wanted to study what types of books motivate kids to read in hopes it would help encourage kids more to pick up books and they found children prefer books that show them how the world works

Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?

Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’

Gender gap in children’s reading grew in UK lockdown – survey

Research finds more girls than boys have been reading books and say they are enjoying it, says study from the United Kingdom

How to Set Up a Virtual Book Club for Students

An online book club organized by a teacher or school librarian can be a good way to foster social interactions during the pandemic.

How educators, librarians are connecting students with books to prevent COVID-19 summer literacy slide

Students who continue reading over the summer can gain a year or two over their peers who don’t, according to Idaho State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White.

Starting the Year in Reading on the Right Foot

Like runners, middle school and high school readers get better with practice, goals, and individual feedback.

How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning

Education specialists dive into how educators and parents can support struggling readers, ELL students, and students with dyslexia in an at-home learning environment

A Summer Reading List To Move, Inspire, & Educate Your Whole Family

As we head into the summer of 2020, with many activities still limited due to COVID-19, the proverbial summer reading list has taken on a greater importance. Here's a reading list for children and young adults

It’s time to stop debating how to teach kids to read and follow the evidence

Following the scientific evidence to find the best way to teach children how to read

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