Over decades, by examining factors such as phonological awareness, decoding skills, vocabulary acquisition, and comprehension strategies, interdisciplinary researchers have tried to identify exactly what separates proficient and struggling readers. The results of their efforts are collected in a body of…

In literacy, oral language development stands as the cornerstone upon which proficient reading skills are built. Oral language development refers to the development of the skills needed to properly listen, speak, and comprehend spoken words.

Comprehension is the very impetus that compels us to read.

Vocabulary is pivotal to reading success.

Fluency in early literacy refers to a child’s capacity to read text accurately, quickly, and smoothly while conveying meaning effectively.

Phonics is the understanding that letters make sounds and that those sounds can be combined to form words

Phonological awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words, and it’s a key skill for learning to read.

This six-part blog series will dive deep into each essential component of literacy instruction.