Decoding, a fundamental skill in early literacy development, refers to the process of transforming written symbols into their corresponding sounds. Essentially, it's the ability to translate the visual code on a page into the phonological building blocks of spoken language. Let's break it down.

The Storyshares library has hundreds of engaging books in a variety of genres to get teens excited about summer reading. Here’s a small selection to get your reluctant teen readers started!

For older students struggling with decoding, traditional methods might not be cutting it. By incorporating a multisensory approach, you can transform decoding practice into an engaging and effective learning experience. Here are some creative ways to get your students using sight, touch, and even kinesthetic learning to master key phonics concepts.

When you open a decodable book, you may notice that there are more words than pictures. This may seem odd, given that decodable books don’t have a lot of text to begin with. Books that are light on text are often heavy on images, but decodable texts are often devoid of images entirely or contain images that don’t fully connect with the text. Why is that? Like with all things Science of Reading-related, we have to go back to the research.‍

The world of reading is no longer confined to physical books. In the 21st century, being a reader goes hand-in-hand with navigating the vast digital landscape. This means equipping students with the skills to be safe, responsible, and effective in their online interactions. Read on to learn about our unique approach to teaching teens about digital citizenship.

Struggling readers in grades 3-12 often feel left behind when it comes to practicing foundational reading skills. Traditional decodable books, geared towards younger children, can be unappealing and lack the complexity needed for older students. Storyshares offers a revolutionary solution: the Storyshares Decodable Library. Read on to see what sets our books apart.

Schwa! The hard-to-describe, often confusing, most common vowel sound in the English language. Let’s break it down.

A chorus of praise is rising from classrooms and literacy programs across the country, and the source? Storyshares decodable chapter books. Educators are finding these innovative resources to be a game-changer in their efforts to cultivate a love of reading among all students, especially those facing reading challenges.‍ Here's a closer look at how Storyshares is transforming literacy experiences for older, striving readers.

This week's Tuesday Tidbit dives into the world of phonics terminology! While younger learners might struggle with these concepts, older students striving for fluency can benefit greatly from understanding them. Equipping them with terms like welded sounds, digraphs, and blends empowers them to tackle new words with confidence.