Discover 6 common mistakes teachers make with decodable texts—and simple fixes to boost reading confidence, accuracy, and joy in your phonics lessons.

Looking for Halloween literacy activities? Explore 5 spook-tacular literacy stations—phoneme–grapheme mapping, phonics games, fluency practice, and more—all Science of Reading aligned and perfect for K–2.

Discover why K–2 is the perfect time to teach morphology. Learn playful, easy routines for teaching suffixes like -s, -ed, and -ing to young readers.

Bring syllable instruction to life! Explore 8 engaging syllable division activities that build decoding, fluency, and confidence in reading big words

Struggling with multisyllabic words? Teach the six syllable types and decoding strategies to help your K–3 readers build fluency and confidence.

Looking for easy ways to monitor phonics progress? Try these 5 simple, research-backed strategies to track decoding skills, support small groups, and drive instruction.

Simplify small group phonics with this 3-part lesson planning framework. Boost confidence, fluency, and progress in minutes a day—no more guessing!

Discover a 6-week, research-backed handwriting instruction plan that builds fine motor skills, pencil grip, and fluent letter formation—without overwhelm.

Discover 8 research-backed strategies to help students master letter sounds with confidence. From articulation routines to meaningful review, these tips align with the Science of Reading and support strong early literacy growth.

Discover three high-impact, brain-aligned activities that help students master letter sounds with confidence. These simple yet powerful routines—teaching name, sound, articulation, and formation together; using sound sorts; and integrating daily review with sound mats—build the consistency and clarity young learners need to make letter sounds stick for good.

Discover a flexible, Science of Reading-aligned K–2 literacy block schedule with sample templates, time breakdowns, and practical classroom strategies.

Discover why Amie Burkholder wrote Literacy Unlocked—a practical, research-based guide to help teachers apply the Science of Reading with confidence.

Want to build fluency with decodable texts? Learn step-by-step strategies to help K–2 students move from decoding to fluent, confident reading.

Looking for small group reading must-haves? Discover the 5 essential tools every teacher needs to boost decoding, fluency, and reading success — plus a bonus tool for writing practice!

Discover 5 simple, research-based strategies to help students build reading fluency and comprehension—perfect for classroom or small group use.

Help students move from slow, sound-by-sound decoding to fluent word reading with practical, research-based strategies that really work.

Writing is one of the most critical literacy skills young students develop, but the transition from forming letters to writing complete sentences can feel overwhelming. Without explicit instruction, many students struggle to move beyond copying words or forming incomplete thoughts. In this post, we’ll walk through a structured, step-by-step approach to help young writers gain confidence—from handwriting fluency to sentence construction. With research-backed strategies and engaging activities, you’ll be equipped to support your students in becoming independent, skilled writers.

Handwriting instruction is more than just teaching neat letter formation—it’s a critical skill that supports reading, spelling, and writing fluency. When students struggle with handwriting, they expend so much mental energy on forming letters that they have little left for higher-level writing tasks. Research shows that explicit, systematic handwriting instruction enhances literacy development by improving letter recognition, spelling, and reading comprehension. In this post, explore research-backed strategies to build handwriting fluency and set students up for writing success.

Master the art of small group phonics instruction with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to plan effective lessons with warm-ups, explicit teaching, and meaningful applications to build confident readers.

Planning phonics lessons doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Streamline your small group instruction with effective routines for warm-ups, explicit teaching, and skill application. Save time and help students thrive with these proven strategies.