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Why Printable Decodable Books Are the Secret Weapon Every Reading Teacher Needs (and Where to Find Them)

Printable decodable books are one of the most powerful and practical tools in early reading instruction. In this post, I break down exactly why they work, how to use them...

Are You Using Decodable Texts Wrong? Here's What Every Teacher and Parent Should Know

Ayinde Abiola

What Are Decodable Texts and How to Use Them Effectively As a teacher working in urban schools for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how decodable texts can transform a struggling reader’s...

The Truth About Reading Fluency: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Actually Teach It
May 14, 2025
Fluency isn’t just about reading fast—it’s about reading with confidence, accuracy, and expression. In this post, I break down how to teach reading fluency the right way, using science-backed strategies...
What Struggling Readers Need: A Teacher’s Perspective
December 31, 2024
What Struggling Readers Really Need: Proven Strategies for Reading Success in Second and Third Grade As a teacher with over a decade of experience working in urban schools, I’ve had...
What are Decodable Books? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
October 7, 2024
Decodable books are a type of reading material specifically made to support early readers, focusing on phonics-based learning to help children decode words. Unlike traditional leveled readers, which may introduce a broad...