The Road to Independent Reading and Writing - (Professional Resources) by Cathy Collier (Paperback)

About the Book

Transform young learners into independent readers and writers. This easy-to-use classroom resource is packed with routines, lessons, centers, charts, resources, and teaching tips. Break key literacy concepts and skills into manageable, teachable pieces.

Book Synopsis

Help teachers transform young learners into independent readers and writers with this must-have resource authored by Cathy Collier, a reading specialist and former kindergarten teacher. This easy-to-use classroom resource is packed with kindergarten reading and writing routines, lessons, centers, charts, resources, and teaching tips. Learn to give students the tools they can use on their own to become independent readers and writers by breaking key literacy concepts and skills into manageable, teachable pieces. The writing section covers implementing writing instruction, spelling strategies, composition strategies, and journal writing. The reading section covers strategies for teaching reading, providing lessons for phonological awareness, phonics, concept of print, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Flexible differentiation strategies are also included within each section to allow teachers to be responsive to the needs of all learners.