As elementary teachers, we all want our students to become strong, confident readers. Traditionally, many elementary reading comprehension programs focus heavily on isolated skill drills—like practicing main idea, cause and effect, or inference—with passages about random topics. While explicit instruction in reading skills is important, research overwhelmingly shows that teaching reading through rich content—especially science and social studies topics—builds stronger comprehension, vocabulary, and overall reading success. Keep reading to learn

If you’re an elementary teacher, you’ve likely seen students forget key skills or struggle to apply what they’ve learned over time. This is where spiral review becomes a powerful teaching strategy! Research-backed and highly effective, spiral review provides daily, short practice sessions that help students retain information, reinforce understanding, and build long-term mastery in both reading and math. What is Spiral Review? Why is it Important for Student Retention? Spiral

The Science of Reading has become the latest hot topic in education. However, The Science of Reading is a broad term that refers to scientifically based research about teaching reading. While many know the Science of Reading has a large focus on phonics and decoding, many are unsure of what this looks like for upper elementary grades. So how do elementary teachers push forward with helping their students progress with