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Research Supports our Diagnostic Decoding Surveys
Our Diagnostic Decoding Surveys are designed for one-on-one assessments of phonics skills, catering to struggling readers from mid-first grade through adulthood.
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Foundational
The Connection Between Oral Language, Foundational Reading Skills, and Writing
There is a fundamental relationship between oral language, handwriting, and reading. Let's dive in to better understand how these three concepts work together to enhance literacy development in children.
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Science of Reading
Top 10 Pitfalls Found in Phonics Instruction and Keys to Avoid Them
Phonics instruction is crucial for early reading and writing as it helps students efficiently decode words, boosting word recognition and reading fluency. This fluency significantly improves text comprehension, the ultimate goal of phonics.
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Making a Difference at North Little Rock School District
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Making a Difference at North Little Rock School District
Really Great Reading does a really good job with explicit and systematic instruction. It allows the child to build upon their foundational skills in order to be a successful reader. 
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Real Results at Wayne Westland District
Case Studies
Real Results at Wayne Westland District
Really Great Reading does a really good job with explicit and systematic instruction. It allows the child to build upon their foundational skills in order to be a successful reader. 
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Foundational
Schwa Secrets: Unlocking the Mystery of the Most Common Vowel Sound
You may have been hearing a lot about the “schwa” recently. That is because educators who are learning about and implementing science of reading teaching strategies are realizing what linguists and researchers have known for a while—the schwa is extremely important when teaching the English code.
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Vocabulary
How District Leadership Can Support Secondary Teachers in Improving Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills
District leadership plays a significant role in supporting secondary teachers with the resources, techniques, and professional development practices necessary to create vocabulary-rich environments that boost reading comprehension across all content areas.
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Case Studies
Reading Research - Alignment & Successes
It's a fact: When students' foundational reading skills are firmly in place, they benefit from better word-level reading, improved reading accuracy, increased reading rate, confidence, and, ultimately, reading comprehension. For students of all ages, strong foundations result in an ability to tackle complex content area reading and success on standardized tests.
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Home Connection

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

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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.

 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Summer School

Give the gift of literacy this summer with Really Great Reading’s FREE Science of Reading Summer School Lessons and Training. Help Kindergarten to Grade 12 students regain lost skills and prevent the summer slide.

Start using the FREE Science of Reading Summer School Lessons today and empower your students to prevent summer learning loss and return to school with improved reading skills!

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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