The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading

The essential guide to the science behind reading and its practical implications for classroom teaching in primary schools.

Teaching children to read is one of the most important tasks in primary education and classroom practice needs to be underpinned by a secure foundation of knowledge. Teachers need to know what reading entails, how children learn to read and how it can be taught effectively.

This book is an essential guide for primary teachers that explores the key technical and practical aspects of how children read with strong links to theory and how to translate this into the classroom. Bite-size chapters offer accessible research-informed ideas across all major key topics including phonics, comprehension, teaching children with reading difficulties and strategies for the classroom. Key features include:

Discussions of implications for the classroom
Questions for further professional discussions
Retrieval quizzes
Further reading suggestions
Glossary of key terms

Christopher Such is a primary school teacher and the author of the education blog Primary Colour. He can be found on Twitter via @Suchmo83.

Primary Reading Simplified

From the bestselling author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading, this is your essential guide to teaching reading in primary schools.

Filled with classroom-tested, practical guidance, this book addresses common questions faced in every school by those seeking to improve reading. It offers a clear, evidence-informed approach that maximises the chances of all children becoming capable, confident readers.

• Explore how to lay the foundations for reading development.
• Learn effective approaches to organising classroom instruction.
• Understand how to build a reading curriculum and nurture a reading culture.
• Consider nuanced approaches to assessing and supporting pupils.
• Examine how to lead professional development and implement change in teaching reading across your school.

Each bite-sized chapter is supported by smart summaries, retrieval quizzes to test your understanding, questions for professional development discussions and links to more specialised reading on every topic.

This is an unmissable resource for primary teachers and those leading literacy teaching in primary schools.