Skip to main content

All Resources

All Resources

Find Your Resource

Filter by:
BlogXClear All Filters
Phonics And Science of Reading Glossary of Terms
Science of Reading
Science of Reading Glossary: Key Phonics and Literacy Terms Explained
The Science of Reading has introduced a growing vocabulary of literacy terms that educators encounter in professional learning, curriculum reviews, research articles, and classroom discussions. This glossary explains key phonics, foundational skills, and literacy concepts in clear, educator-friendly language to help bridge research and practice.
Learn More
Kids laying on floor and reading books.
Science of Reading
What is the History of the National Reading Panel?
In 1997, Congress asked NICHD, through its Child Development and Behavior Branch, to work with the U.S. Department of Education in establishing a National Reading Panel that would evaluate existing research and evidence to find the best ways of teaching children to read. On April 13, 2000, the National Reading Panel concluded its work and submitted its final reports. The panel has not been reconvened since that time and does not continue to work on this issue.
Learn More
Students sitting around each other.
Adolescent Literacy
Secondary Literacy Intervention: Successful Strategies for Closing the Literacy Gap
Discover proven strategies to help secondary struggling readers build decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured literacy intervention.
Learn More
Woman teaching child oral language
Oral Language
Five Key Components of the Science of Oral Language for Educators (SOLE)
Teachers should keep oral language at the forefront of their minds as oral language is foundational for all areas of learning.
Learn More
Practical strategies for decoding big words
Science of Reading
Learn About Our "Lose the Rules" Approach
Learn more about our lose-the-rules approach and practical strategies for decoding big words, watch this "Andrew Reads Fantastic" video.
Learn More
ARP ESSER: American Rescue Plan 2021
Funding
Make the Most of American Rescue Plan - ESSER Funds
School administrators must make sure they use these funds effectively before they expire in September 2024. The COVID crisis caused unprecedented learning loss for so many students.
Learn More
Data sheet illustration
Reading Assessments
MOY Benchmarking - Is a One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Enough?
It’s the middle of the school year (MOY). Time to benchmark your students! Do you ever catch yourself asking, “WHY?” If so, you are not alone. Let’s take some time to explore the worth of benchmark assessments.
Learn More
Phonics suite overview thumbnail.
Science of Reading
Top 10 Reasons Students, Teachers, and Administrators Love Really Great Reading We Raise Reading Scores and Districts Trust Us
Really Great Reading is a trusted partner that works with districts to raise reading scores and get every child reading. If you want to be a part of something big, change children’s lives, empower teachers and build teacher knowledge across the curriculum, and give the gift of literacy, we are the partner for you.
Learn More
2025 in ballons
Blog post
New Year, New Goals: Welcome to 2025!
As we turn the page to 2025, educators are reflecting on and reigniting the passion that fuels their classrooms.
Learn More
Teacher with student in a classroom practicing oral language.
Oral Language
Five Teacher Tips for Supporting Student Understanding and Use of Oral Language in the Classroom
By facing your students when communicating, you enhance the effectiveness of your teaching, create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment, and build stronger relationships with your students.
Learn More
Illustration of a book with English above it
English Learners
How Does Understanding Acronyms Enhance Support for English Learners?
Understanding the acronyms associated with English learners is more than a linguistic exercise—it’s a vital step in creating supportive learning environments.
Learn More
Launch students with pre-reading activities that teach phonics in Pre-K
Curriculum
Sound Walls vs. Word Walls
Sound walls and word walls are often positioned as competing classroom tools, but they serve different instructional purposes. Understanding how each supports literacy development can help educators make informed decisions about when and how to use them.
Learn More
Home Connection

Really Great Reading’s Home Connection provides families with the necessary tools to reinforce the learning beyond the classroom.

Really Great Reading: Family Engagement Overview

Engaging Learning Videos

Short videos cover key topics like syllables, reading strategies, and decoding longer words.

Helpful Resources

Letter Tile Free Play, Heart Word Magic, and materials for Countdown, Blast, and HD Word align with classroom learning.

 

Home Connection start screen

Start Home Connection
Classroom Supports

Enhance your literacy instruction with Really Great Reading’s classroom supports. From engaging resources to actionable tools, we provide everything you need to create an effective, student-centered learning environment that drives reading success.

Heart word magic thumbnail.
Heart Word Magic

Heart Word Magic is a complimentary teaching tool designed to help students learn to read and spell high-frequency words, particularly those that have irregular spellings.

Start using Heart Word Magic today and give your students the tools they need to conquer the most challenging words with confidence. 

Learn More
Sample flash cards or the work smash.
Letter Tile Freeplay

Explore Really Great Reading’s free Letter Tile Freeplay and enhance literacy instruction. Help students build, segment, and spell with digital letter tiles to strengthen their phonics skills.

Start using Letter Tile Freeplay today and give students the tools they need to succeed in reading and spelling.

Learn More
Sample diagnostic decoding assessment forms.
Diagnostic Decoding Surveys (Skills Surveys)

Quickly and accurately identify decoding strengths and weaknesses with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Diagnostic Decoding Surveys. Quickly assess students’ word-level reading skills and pinpoint areas for targeted instruction.

Start using the Diagnostic Decoding Surveys today to identify your students’ decoding strengths and weaknesses and provide the right support for every student.

Learn More
Grouping matrix
Grouping Matrix

Streamline student grouping with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Grouping Matrix. Use data from assessments like our diagnostic surveys or DIBELS to effectively group students by decoding strengths and weaknesses.

Start using the Grouping Matrix today to make data-driven decisions and enhance your decoding instruction. 

Learn More
kids on tablet
LanguageScreen

Track and assess oral language skills with LanguageScreen. This quick, tablet-based tool helps identify students who may need interventions, supporting early detection and effective language development.

Learn More