LEAven Blog
Amy Stradtmann
Comprehension Begins Before Page One
Let’s play a little game. I’ll give you just the first few words of a text, and you’ll ...
Read More Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World
In today’s classrooms, students are more likely to swipe, tap, and type than pick up a pencil. With ...
Read More Building Brains for Better Reading
As teachers, we devote countless hours to helping students develop decoding skills, grow their vocabulary, and apply comprehension ...
Read More The Homework Debate: Rethinking Purpose and Impact
As teachers, we’ve all wrestled with questions about homework. How much should we assign? What types of assignments ...
Read More Engaging Boys in Reading: Overcoming Challenges and Strategies for Success
As educators and parents, we want all our students to develop a love for reading. However, when it ...
Read More Reigniting a Love for Reading
We live in a visually stimulating world – inundated by images from every direction – from our cell ...
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