Reading Above the Fray: Reliable, Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills

Julia Lindsey’s evidence-backed routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying—what they read! You’ll find:1. need-to-know essentials of how kids learn to read.2. principles of high-quality foundational skills instruction.3. teacher-approved instructional “swaps” to improve early reading instruction. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive practices, and the importance of engaging readers from the start.