This Women’s History Month at Storyshares, we want to emphasize the importance of having strong, literary women as examples for the next generation of readers, by highlighting the characters in our own library and what we can learn from each of them. 

Here is a step-by-step guide to implementing small group instruction for older striving readers.

Phonics assessments for older students should be short, targeted, and diagnostic. They should help us pinpoint the skills that students will need in order to decode successfully in order to read fluently, understand what they are reading and, in turn, build knowledge.

What makes the Storyshares writing contest special? Here are a few reasons why our contest stands out.

Reading aloud, especially through theatrical or poetic expression is an excellent way to assess students’ understanding of a text while also pushing them to unlock their own creative expression.

Effective reading comprehension is a cornerstone of academic success. For older striving readers, targeted strategies can significantly boost their understanding and engagement with texts. Let's explore some effective approaches to support these students.

Struggling to find the best resources to support your literacy tutoring program? Look no further! In this post, we've curated a comprehensive list of tools, strategies, and materials to help you enhance your tutoring sessions and empower your striving readers.

Addressing the American Library Association in 2005, then-senator Barack Obama said, “Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy we’re living in today.” In 2024, his words ring truer than ever. The ability to read empowers each and every citizen to go to the polls and cast ballots for their futures, making illiteracy in the U.S. today synonymous with social exclusion and vulnerability. 

The power of decodable chapter books.