On the Blog with Jen Jones

Learn how to use fiction and nonfiction decodable books during small-group reading instruction. Discover how aligned decodable texts help students practice phonics skills across genres while building confidence, fluency, vocabulary, and background knowledge.

Why do Hello Decodables include both fiction and nonfiction books aligned to the same phonics scope and sequence? Learn how our 120 decodable books help students practice phonics skills across genres while building confidence, knowledge, and reading success.

Discover what are the foundational skills of reading and boost literacy success with effective and research-based methods.

Discover how the simple view of reading proposes that reading is decoding and comprehension. Get insights, strategies, and educational tips.

Discover what is literacy instruction and how to enhance it with effective strategies, key concepts, and innovative tools.

Discover the six components of reading and how they enhance literacy. Learn effective strategies for early education and structured literacy programs.