On the Blog with Jen Jones

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.

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 the benefits of the structured reading approach, key components, and implementation strategies to boost reading proficiency.

Discover the key components and benefits of Structured Literacy, and learn practical classroom strategies to help all students succeed.