Supporting Readers: Tools, Training, and Strategies for Literacy Success
Students who struggle with reading or show reluctance toward books may have missed early phonemic instruction, process information differently, or feel overwhelmed by the complexity of reading. The following evidence-informed resources can help support literacy development in home and school environments.
For families and educators seeking a structured, research-based approach, the Science of Reading outlines foundational practices that strengthen phonics, decoding, and comprehension skills.
🔬 The Science of Reading
Looking for a structured, research-based approach to help students thrive? The Science of Reading offers foundational practices that support phonics, decoding, and comprehension.
- Reading Rockets Webinar: A clear introduction to systematic reading instruction, grounded in the Science of Reading.
- Dr. Chris Mattatall’s Website: Additional insight and strategies for implementing Science of Reading principles.
🌟 Sora + TeachingBooks: Making Reading More Accessible
Sora and Teaching Books have combined forces to make reading and literacy more enjoyable and accessible for teachers, parents, and students through training videos that can be watched at your own convenience and offer practical suggestions.
Pre- and Post-Reading Activities
- Webinar (20 minutes): Learn how to integrate engaging literacy activities and effective teaching strategies before and after reading.
Supporting English Language Learners
- Webinar (20 minutes): Explore accessibility tools and motivational strategies to help ELL students as they begin a novel study. (Includes an overview of TeachingBooks and ELL-focused supports.)
📘 Helpful SOPHIE Pages
- Additional reading resources can be found on our Reading Assessment and Literacy page.
- TeachingBooks for Families – Guidance and literacy tools families can use at home.
- TeachingBooks for Teachers – (Teachers Only) Resource page with tools and instructional support.
📖 More Resources
- Curriculum that outlines the science of reading include the Logic of English, All About Reading, both of which may be searched within our Search Portal.
- Supersonic Phonics are early reader materials available for your students on Sora, located in the Collections, starting with Level Lilac 0.