Phonological skills are a critical component of learning to read. It is essential that children develop their phonological awareness to assist in the decoding of words. Era Phonics A-Z is a child-centred approach to teaching phonics in both an explicit and systematic manner within a balanced literacy program.Â
The English language is not rigid or…
Nathan Kolic
Era Mathematics was created to help students understand the language of mathematics and the concepts expressed in that language. By building an appropriate vocabulary before standardised testing and focusing on the meanings of mathematical words and symbols, students are better able to interpret test questions. This approach was created with professional feedback, to produce print…
The Reading Recovery Levels developed in New Zealand by Dr Marie Clay were developed for a specific pedagogy to help young children who were regarded as being ‘at risk’ in their reading development during junior primary school. Marie Clay’s levels are a complex system of very gradual increases in text complexity. At the early levels,…
Background
It is common, and right, for teachers to question the Guided Reading levels that publishers assign to reading materials. However, it is also important that such questioning be well-informed.Â
This post is a description of the process used to arrive at the Era Guided Reading levels for the developmental literacy acquisition series. Its purpose…
Publisher Guidelines
Publishers play a vital role in the literary world, acting as gatekeepers who help bring the best works to the attention of readers. However, one aspect of their role often goes overlooked: their guidelines for accepting submissions. These guidelines, which define the criteria and process for publishing works, are crucial for authors looking…