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Signs for Sounds is a phonics-based spelling program that aligns with the Science of Reading. This program teaches phonics elements and builds mastery in encoding and decoding words with these elements. It also builds mastery in encoding and decoding high-frequency words that do not follow regular phonics patterns. Read more

In 1997, Congress asked the National Reading Panel to do the following four things:
1) Review all the research available (more than 100,000 reading studies) on how children learn to read.
2) Determine the most effective evidence-based methods for teaching children to read.
3) Describe which methods of reading instruction are ready for use in the classroom and recommend ways of getting this information into schools.
4) Suggest a plan for additional research in reading development and instruction (adapted from nichd.nih.gov). Read more

One consequence of the pandemic is a measurable decline in reading proficiency across the nation, and many educators are opting to use their ESSER funds to correct this. Remaining ESSER funds, intended to mitigate learning loss due to the pandemic, must be allocated by September 30, 2024. Read Naturally programs are an ideal way to spend this use-it-or-lose-it funding to improve reading outcomes and overall academic success.   Read more

At Read Naturally, we continuously strive to improve the user experience for teachers, ensuring our tools are as efficient and easy to use as possible. We understand that teachers' time and expertise are invaluable, and we want to ensure they can maximize their efforts in working directly with their students. In line with this goal, we are excited to announce the release of several significant enhancements to the Read Live program that aim to streamline onboarding and maximize student activity time. Read more

If you are looking for an evidence-based reading solution whose strategy is backed by scientific research and over three decades of classroom use, check out Read Live. Try this program free for 60 days! Read more

​​​​​​​With a name like Read Naturally, it might seem obvious that we care about reading and books. This passion extends to supporting students all over the world, including students in Africa, where 40% of school-age children do not attend school. Read Naturally recently shipped a truckload of books to Books for Africa, an organization near the Read Naturally home office in St. Paul, MN. Read more

The end of the school year is a time for reflection and celebration. And that's why it's time for our annual State of the Blog address! Each year, we highlight the Top 10 RN Bookmark posts from August through May to help you catch up on any gems you might have missed and to compile a collection of the most valuable content, as chosen by our readers. We so appreciate your engagement with our blog and your dedication to supporting struggling and developing readers. Read more

Congrats to our June Star of the Month for the 2023-2024 school year, Jacob! Jacob is a second-grade student at Sulphur Elementary in Sulphur, OK, who has become an exceptionally enthusiastic and dedicated participant in the Read Live program, making remarkable progress and significantly improving his reading skills and confidence. Read more