Up & Away Literacy's Blog | Raising Up Readers

A Teacher's Guide to Using Decodable Readers Nov 05, 2024

When I made the switch from balanced literacy to structured literacy several years ago, one...

Facts About Fluency & How to Help Your Reader Become Fluent Oct 16, 2024

It is very likely that you’ve been reading with your child, or your students, and...

Bringing Phonics to Life: Consonant Blends Oct 02, 2024

If you are the teacher (or parent!) of early readers, you know that the struggle is real...

A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Struggling Reader Sep 17, 2024

Knowing how to support your child’s reading development at home can be overwhelming....

So, What Does a Science of Reading Lesson Plan Look Like? Aug 07, 2024

As teachers around the globe are gearing up for back-to-school, plans are being created left and...

Syllable Types: Why do kids need to understand these? Oct 24, 2021

To be honest, I have no idea how I was taught to read. I have specific memories from elementary...