Description
Description:
Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom is a transformative guide designed specifically for K–2 educators navigating the evolving landscape of early reading instruction. Amid growing attention on the Science of Reading, this book offers clarity, direction, and research-backed strategies for teachers who wish to enhance their balanced literacy practices without abandoning what they know works.
Authored by renowned educators Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, this essential resource bridges the gap between traditional balanced literacy and current cognitive science. Rather than fueling ongoing debates, the authors take a thoughtful, practical approach—identifying six manageable shifts that educators can implement to strengthen decoding, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Each chapter provides insights into the “why” behind each shift, classroom-tested examples, and actionable steps to help educators bring evidence-based practices into daily instruction. Whether you’re new to the Science of Reading or seeking to align existing strategies with current research, Shifting the Balance offers guidance that is both empowering and easy to apply.
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📚 Authoritative Guide – Written by literacy experts Dr. Jan Burkins & Kari Yates
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🧠 Science of Reading Made Simple – Integrates evidence-based reading research into daily classroom practice
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🏫 Designed for K-2 Teachers – Tailored to early grade educators using balanced literacy
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🔄 6 Actionable Shifts – Each chapter explores a key area of instruction like phonemic awareness, decoding, and more
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✅ Classroom-Tested Strategies – Practical techniques aligned with real-world classroom needs
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📘 Easy to Read Format – Concise, engaging, and teacher-friendly
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🎯 Bridges the Reading Debate – Helps unite science of reading and balanced literacy methods
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🌎 Trending Among Educators – A best-selling book widely used in schools and teacher PDs
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