Droppin' Knowledge on Phonics

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 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.