On the Blog with Jen Jones

What is the science of reading approach to phonics: Learn how the science of reading phonics approach builds strong readers with systematic instruction.

A classroom decodable library should be organized around instruction, not reading levels. Learn how to organize decodable books by phonics skill and connect them to explicit phonics instruction and meaningful reading practice.

Explore whether structured literacy is worth it for elementary schools: costs, benefits for struggling readers, and how to transition successfully.

Science of reading phonics curriculum: Learn how to choose a science of reading aligned phonics curriculum. Compare key components, implementation.

Decodable books leveled books: Decodable books and leveled books serve different purposes in reading instruction. Learn why they're not interchangeable.

Decodable books for older struggling readers: Discover how decodable books support older struggling readers with structured literacy intervention. Learn.