Too Much Phonics? by Sarah Schwartz

“There are indications, circumstantial indications, that what’s happening is a lot of overteaching,” said Mark Seidenberg...

One Reading Skill Might Be Responsible for Many Older Students’ Struggles by Sarah Schwartz

In that sense, I totally agree. It’s taking us too long to teach the foundational sequence...

Achieve escape velocity faster with Fast Lane Literacy:

Children learn to unlock patterns.

We emphasize teaching children to “crack the code” of written English by understanding how letters and sounds fit together to form words.

“Print in your hand helps you understand!”

Opportunities for Older Students

Read American Democracy

Read World History

Our "Paper Power" Read Series creates "at bats" for older students when studying subjects such as American Democracy and World History. The student portfolio, teacher guide and cards include:

• Complementary phrases
• Simple pronunciation tips
• Definition
• Related words
• A fast QR code scan to a video of the word's place in the world, structure and its neighborhood

Learn more: Read American Democracy // Read World History.

US Adult Literacy

Source: PIAAC

Fast Lane Literacy requires no training: get box, open box and start teaching & learning. The materials are suitable for English language learners of any age.

Literacy Map // CheckPoint

Letter Writing Practice Sheets

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