Blog
Drama in the Classroom: Reader’s Theatre as Fluency Practice
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Read tips on how to implement reader’s theatre in the classroom and download free reader’s theatre scripts.
‘Tis The Season to Be Reading: Staff Book Recommendations
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Our staff has 10 book recommendations with themes of fun winter activities, winter holidays, and other thought-provoking winter themes.
Celebrating Students’ Identities and Experiences With Culturally Relevant Texts
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Selecting stories that reflect students’ interests and backgrounds can be a useful tool for increasing classroom participation and engagement.
Lorimor-Easley Named Assistant Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Monday, November 7, 2022
Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.
Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads
Friday, October 28, 2022
Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.
The Intersection of Dyslexia, Struggles With Reading, and Mental Health
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Learn more about the mental health impacts and strategies to help children with dyslexia.
From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey
Monday, October 24, 2022
Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
Workshopping a Play: Teaching Literacy Skills Through Playwriting
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Students can practice revising their own writing along with giving and receiving feedback through collaborative playwriting workshops.
Purposeful Playwriting: Teaching Literacy Skills Through Playwriting
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Students can learn literacy skills and write about issues they are passionate about through this unique genre of writing.