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Phonics Game Recommendations for Kindergarten and Early Elementary Students

Discover the top phonics games for kindergarten, first, and second graders. Engage your students with interactive phonics games that make learning to read fun and effective.
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Unlocking the Power of Phonics: A Guide for Educators and Parents

Unlock the power of phonics in early childhood education. Learn what phonics is as well as effective tools, techniques, and strategies including worksheets, games, and phonics skills blending.
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From Struggle to Success: Navigating the Writing Process With Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)

Learn the six steps of Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) and how they empower students to become confident and effective writers.
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Phonological Awareness vs. Phonics: Understanding the Pillars of Early Literacy

Discover the differences between phonological awareness and phonics in early education. Learn how to enhance reading instruction with strategies for helping your students develop both skills.
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Phonological Awareness Assessments: A Guide for Teachers and Homeschooling Parents

Learn the importance of assessments for phonological awareness, how to conduct them, and best practices for supporting early literacy. Discover resources and tips for teachers and homeschooling parents.
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Keeping Teachers at the Heart of the Classroom

Our solutions are designed to keep teachers at the heart of instruction with digital-first tools and resources that support the Science of Reading.
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The Key to a Successful Special Education Program

Find out how Learning A-Z products can help you personalize instruction to match each student’s level, learning style, and intelligence type.

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Strengthening the Home-to-School Connection

Parent participation is key to maintaining and improving the home-to-school connection, and includes actively reading at home and using Kids A-Z.

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Using Graphic Books to Build Confident Readers

Engage students at all reading levels with Raz-Plus Graphic Books, which offer vibrant, exciting stories to encourage close reading and critical thinking skills.

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Science A-Z in the Intermediate Classroom

Learn how to integrate resources to teach content, develop 21st century skills, and reinforce core learning goals, while engaging intermediate students in exciting ways.

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Writing in Today's World

How can educators adopt instructional practices and create learning experiences to better prepare students for writing in today’s technology-driven world?

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The Data Story: Uncovering the Narrative to Our Children’s Future

In today’s classrooms, the data story is paramount for helping students succeed. But how can educators ensure justice for all students?

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Classroom Resources to Honor America's Veterans

Commemorate our nation's soldiers both past and present with learning resources from Raz-Plus, Reading A-Z, and Writing A-Z.

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Encourage Your Classroom to Practice Gratitude This Fall

Focus on gratitude and giving this Thanksgiving and holiday season. View the learning resources available to help.

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Teaching Main Idea Comprehension

Teaching Main Idea Comprehension

An impactful instructional practice, main idea comprehension often appears on reading assignments – but what’s the best way to teach it?

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Why is Early Literacy Essential?

Why Is Early Literacy Essential?

With two-thirds of students reading below grade level, important work must be done to ensure widespread access to books and literacy opportunities.

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Close Reading for the Intermediate Learner: What, How, and Why?

Discover the benefits of using short, complex passages from Raz-Plus to help intermediate students hone close reading strategies.

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Develop Independence With Guided Reading

Guided reading allows teachers to use small-group instruction to target the needs of all students as each of them learns to read at their own pace.

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