Ready to Read: Using the Science of Reading in Pre-K and Kindergarten - Paperback

Build early literacy skills in Pre-K and Kindergarten

The shift in reading instruction has left many early childhood educators searching for clarity and support. Ready to Read bridges the gap between research and real-world practice, offering early childhood teachers the tools they need to deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in the science of how young children build literacy skills.

Edited by literacy expert Latisha Hayes, PhD, this resource brings together leading voices in the field to demystify key concepts and provide practical, easy-to-implement strategies tailored to pre-K and kindergarten classrooms. Whether you're just beginning your structured literacy journey or looking to align your instruction with new mandates, this guide will help you feel equipped and empowered. Discover how to:

• Align instruction with research-supported literacy recommendations
• Support emergent literacy through play-based activities
• Build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and early writing skills
• Promote literacy development for multilingual learners
• Implement strategies contributed by top early literacy experts

Ready to Read is your resource for laying solid early literacy foundations - empowering every child to become a confident, joyful reader through inclusive, research-informed practices.

Paperback. 240 pages.