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Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics
Spelling and Phonics Activities Aligned to the Science of Reading
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Reproducible, research-based activities to help K-5 students learn phonics and spelling, fast. Educators and parents know we are facing a literacy crisis, but few know what to do about it. Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics is an action-oriented guide written by experienced educators to bridge the gap...
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Reproducible, research-based activities to help K-5 students learn phonics and spelling, fast.
Educators and parents know we are facing a literacy crisis, but few know what to do about it. Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics is an action-oriented guide written by experienced educators to bridge the gap between research and practice. Drawing on the latest evidence on how K-8 students learn best, Heidi Martin and Adam Martin have developed reproducible activities, games, and practical tips to bolster phonics and spelling curricula.
All the books in the Droppin' Knowledge series contain ready-to-go resources that you can use within your existing curriculum. These activities are perfect as warm-ups, homework, extra credit assignments, or in-class additions to your lesson plans. Deepen learners' understanding of important phonics and spelling concepts and give them “quick wins” to increase confidence and activate prior learning.
Many Science of Reading books go into too much detail on the research background of teaching. For parent educators and teachers, Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics offers a more accessible, immediately useful resource. With this book, you can teach students to read and help struggling readers, without a lot of background reading or ramp-up time.
- Find evidence-based reproducible activities that you can use right away to help students learn to read.
- Bolster your lesson plans with no-prep activities, games, and homework assignments.
- Get phonics and spelling activities to enhance your lessons.
- Bring the latest scientific evidence into your teaching, without a lot of background reading or extra planning.
Anyone teaching students in grades K–5, including homeschooling parents and early career teachers, can easily implement the activities and techniques in this book. Reading specialists and literacy coaches will also appreciate this valuable, step-by-step resource library.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394261505
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Heidi Martin is trained in LETRS for Early Childhood, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and Top 10 Tools. She is a National Facilitator for LETRS EC. She has presented at national conferences as well as provided training at the district level. Heidi is the author of P is for Paint, which is the one and only alphabet book with embedded mnemonics and is co-author of the Decodable Adventure Series. Heidi taught first grade for more than ten years and most recently taught grades Kindergarten and 4K. With her husband, she is founder of LitFlix Club, which delivers training and resources aligned to the science of reading to parents and educators in an approachable and understandable way.
Adam Martin is a National LETRS Facilitator certified in Units 1-8 and presents to teachers and districts on a weekly basis. He has his master’s in educational literacy and his reading specialist license. Adam is the co-author and editor of the Decodable Adventure Series. He taught first grade for seven years and has tutored children of all ages.
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