{"product_id":"literacy-unlocked-how-to-implement-the-science-of-reading-with-young-learners","title":"Literacy Unlocked: How to Implement the Science of Reading with Young Learners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eby Amie Burkholder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe latest research and most effective teaching tools for better early literacy instruction-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLiteracy Unlocked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores the pivotal role of early literacy instruction in shaping a child's reading development and overall academic success. Shifting the focus from reactive intervention to a proactive approach that addresses problems before they arise, this book equips readers with research-backed insights and practical, accessible strategies to implement the science of reading to ensure future generations excel in literacy. Each chapter includes a link leading readers to supplementary online materials that can be utilized in instruction. Written by Amie Burkholder, K-5 literacy coach and CEO of Literacy Edventures, a popular early literacy learning platform, this book explores ideas including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brain science of reading, with information on brain plasticity and the roles of the frontal, occipital-temporal, and parietal-temporal regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe disconnect in learning phonemic awareness and phonics separately, and why and how to address it as instructors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisites for effective handwriting instruction, such as fine motor skills, pencil grip and posture, and understanding writing lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe importance of predictable routines in literacy instruction to help alleviate excessive student cognitive load, including the use of decodable texts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting to the crux of better literacy instruction in simple language that anyone can understand, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLiteracy Unlocked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential resource for K-5 teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, reading specialists, and literacy coaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Jossey-Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback: 272 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10: 1394285248\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: June 10, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Reading League Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396604252310,"sku":"LITUNLOCKED-001","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/3181\/3014\/files\/LiteracyUnlockedbookcoverPNG.png?v=1779814595","url":"https:\/\/shop.thereadingleague.org\/products\/literacy-unlocked-how-to-implement-the-science-of-reading-with-young-learners","provider":"The Reading League Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}