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With so many demands on students’ attention, it’s more important than ever to help them build the stamina they need to read longer and stay engaged—setting them up for success in school and beyond. Read more

For decades, discussions around strengthening students’ reading comprehension have swung between two significant priorities: strategy instruction on one end and knowledge building on the other. It would make things simpler if we could just pick one winner, but the truth is we need both... and more. Read more

​​​​​​​Summertime is finally here, and we at Read Naturally like to take this opportunity to reflect on the school year by looking back at the blog posts that resonated most with our readers. Each year, our most popular blog posts offer a snapshot of the topics that matter most to educators. We’re excited to share this year’s top ten posts with you—whether you’re discovering them for the first time or taking another look.  Read more

It's June and another school year is wrapping up, bringing with it many feelings. A simple reflective practice, using three questions and a notebook, can help you make sense of it all as you head into a well-deserved summer break. Read more

Our June Star of the Month is Essien, an eighth grader at Akiva Academy in Youngstown, OH, who has made incredible progress with Read Naturally! Here is what his teacher, Ms. Korom, wrote about him: "Essien began using Read Naturally in 6th grade. At the end of 5th grade, he was... Read more

Phonics is an essential component of reading because it connects print to meaning. Decades of research support the importance of explicit phonics instruction in developing skillful readers. But where does assessment fit into the puzzle? What is the purpose of phonics assessment? When... Read more

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner! Here are five meaningful ways students can honor their teachers during this special week. Read more

There are an unlimited number of variables surrounding and affecting us at all times. Reading time is no exception. What can we do to create an optimal reading space for our students and children? Here are some easy and effective ideas: Read more

In the literacy education landscape, one-minute timings often find themselves at the center of discussion—and sometimes misconception.  

Critics argue that these timings only foster stress and promote speed reading. It’s true that one-minute timings, when introduced without proper framing, can indeed lead to stress or a misguided emphasis on speed. But that isn’t the whole truth. When used in an appropriate way, one-minute timings can be a highly useful tool.  Read more

Teacher modeling has a huge impact on potential for mastery in almost any complex skill. In Read Naturally programs, Teacher Modeling shows up in our Read Along Step. The student reads along while listening to a recording of a story, usually three times. At least, that what they’re supposed to do. Aside from verbal instruction, what can we do to encourage subvocalization? Read more