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Why Literacy Success Depends on More Than the Science of Reading
Read more: Why Literacy Success Depends on More Than the Science of ReadingThe Three-Sciences Framework elevates and expands the science of reading, strengthening it by connecting it to two other important sciences: learning science and instructional science. Far from disparaging the science of reading, the intent is to elevate it and make it more robust by connecting it to these two other important sciences.
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What Is Learning Science and Why Does It Matter for Literacy Success?
Read more: What Is Learning Science and Why Does It Matter for Literacy Success?Learning science is interested in how people learn. It clarifies the understanding of how the brain selects, processes, stores, and retrieves information. It tells us how instruction should align to make sure that students are able to store what they are learning in long-term memory so that they can retain and retrieve it.
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What Is Instructional Science and Why Does It Matter for Literacy Success?
Read more: What Is Instructional Science and Why Does It Matter for Literacy Success?A comprehensive approach to literacy integrates the three sciences: literacy science, learning science, and instructional science. It cultivates curiosity and encourages an open mindset regarding future research. This final article builds upon our knowledge of literacy science and learning science, focusing on instructional science and the importance of teaching to minimize cognitive load.
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How One Louisiana District Found the Curriculum Their Youngest Learners Deserved
Read more: How One Louisiana District Found the Curriculum Their Youngest Learners DeservedWhen teachers in Ascension Parish said their pre-K curriculum was falling short, administrators listened — and found something that changed everything–Every Child Ready.
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How Lyons Central School District is Investing in Instructional Coherence
Read more: How Lyons Central School District is Investing in Instructional CoherenceWhat happens when a district purposely invests in instructional coherence, with aligned PreK–grade 5 instruction, curricula, and professional learning? Lyons Central School District in New York State is demonstrating the benefits of coherence for both students and educators in its implementation of multiple Collaborative Classroom curricula: Collaborative Literacy as their Tier 1 ELA program SIPPS®…
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How to Use CLASS Data: Turning Scores Into Everyday Teaching Moves for Early Childhood Educators
Read more: How to Use CLASS Data: Turning Scores Into Everyday Teaching Moves for Early Childhood EducatorsCLASS data is everywhere in early childhood education. But for many teachers and leaders, the real challenge isn’t collecting it — it’s knowing what to do with it on a Tuesday morning. Too often, CLASS lives as a score report. A snapshot. A compliance requirement. And that’s a missed opportunity. When used well, CLASS can…
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Transition Songs as Rhythmic Scaffolding for Young Learners
Read more: Transition Songs as Rhythmic Scaffolding for Young LearnersTransition songs are far more than just “filler” music; they provide essential rhythmic scaffolding that supports learning in preschool and early childhood environments. These songs act as a cognitive bridge, guiding children from high-energy play to focused academic engagement. By turning “downtime” into “learning time,” we ensure that every minute of the day contributes to…
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The American Institutes for Research Reviews the Every Child Ready Curriculum
Read more: The American Institutes for Research Reviews the Every Child Ready CurriculumThe American Institutes for Research (AIR), a widely respected, nonpartisan research organization, has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to conduct a rigorous, multi-domain evaluation of Every Child Ready, an evidence-based comprehensive curriculum for preschool and Pre-K.
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Building Little Mathematicians: Early Math & Play-Based Learning in PreK
Read more: Building Little Mathematicians: Early Math & Play-Based Learning in PreKEarly math proficiency is among the strongest predictors of later school success, often outpacing early reading as a forecaster of long-term outcomes. Yet for years, structured math instruction was treated as something that could wait for kindergarten. Today, leading early childhood curricula — including Every Child Ready (ECR), developed by AppleTree Institute — are making…
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Developing Early Literacy Skills: Print Concepts
Read more: Developing Early Literacy Skills: Print ConceptsThe Big 5 Early Literacy Skills are oral language, phonological awareness, print concepts, alphabetic principle, and vocabulary and meaning. These skills precede the conventional literacy skills of decoding, oral reading fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. Part 3 of our series examines Print Concepts.
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