Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2:
Blueprint for Your Structured Literacy Block
Master the science of reading and feel confident that you’re giving your students all the skills they need to be successful!
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Imagine this...
You’re sitting in a required teacher meeting, and instead of paying attention (oops)…
You’re writing and re-writing your daily schedule on the back of the meeting agenda.
And desperately trying to figure out how in the world to “fit it all in”…you can’t seem to make time for everything in your literacy block.
Fitting it all in has always been hard, but to further complicate matters…
You’ve been learning about the Science of Reading and are trying to work those concepts into your schedule, too.
But that just leaves you wondering, “What does the Science of Reading actually look like in a real classroom, with a schedule that doesn’t require 5 hours to teach literacy?!”
Whew...
By now, the teacher meeting is over, but instead of getting up and going home, you head back to your classroom to find some Science of Reading resources online and try fixing your schedule yet AGAIN…
And you end up staying 2 more hours at school.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Many dedicated teachers like you are experiencing big challenges while transitioning to a true Science of Reading based literacy block.
This is happening because...
Transitioning to the science of reading can be tough, but change is urgent.
In 2022, only 32% of fourth graders in the U.S. scored proficient or above on the NAEP reading test.
As you know, K-2 is where the foundation for children’s reading success is built (or not built…).
The science of reading lays out the path for what high-quality literacy instruction should look like, so that your students don’t end up like the 68% of kids who weren’t proficient on the NAEP.
You don’t want to delay a transition to the Science of Reading OR only partially transition.
Because if you don’t fully grasp the Science of Reading, no matter how hard you work, your kids will end up with gaps in their learning.
You’re a super caring teacher, and you don’t want that to happen to your students.
So let’s talk about how to make this Science of Reading transition successful for you, not overwhelming…
First, as you’re making this transition, you should know that:
Effective literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starts with a great daily and weekly schedule.
A highly-effective schedule is SO much more than a simple list of activities! An effective schedule is carefully-structured and detailed, and it:
✅ Makes it easy to cover all areas of the Science of Reading, without missing important skills that would hold your students back in their reading and writing
✅ Allows you to meet a range of student needs, without spending hours differentiating
✅ Helps with student behavior, because it’s realistic and students know what to expect (we could all use a little boost in managing behavior these days, right?!)
And it saves you an incredible amount of stress, too!
An effective schedule means you start each week feeling confident, because you know that you’re giving all your students exactly what they need to grow!
As you can see, a clear, detailed schedule that’s informed by the Science of Reading is a MUST-HAVE.
But the problem is, most teachers make one (or both) of these mistakes when creating their own literacy block schedules:
You make your schedule by listing out routines like “read-aloud” or “small group” OR you block off time for each program you have to teach.
Then, when you finish making your schedule, you realize you can’t possibly fit everything into the allotted amount of time!
So you cut things here and there. You go through your school days feeling stressed and hurried, because there’s never enough time to get to it all.
You often feel guilty and worried that your students aren’t getting all the instruction they need, because you simply don’t have enough time.
What you don’t realize is that a lack of time is not the biggest reason for your schedule troubles.
The hidden issue is that you’ve been putting too much emphasis on activities, when you really need to schedule by skills.
(Wondering how? Keep reading!)
You try to cram too much into small group instruction, and you also try to meet with too many small groups each day.
Your heart is in the right place, because you want to differentiate!
And yes, small groups are a wonderful way to meet kids’ needs…
But not all reading skills have to be taught in a small group setting.
You don’t need to continue hurrying through so many activities and groups, or putting all these unrealistic expectations on yourself and your students.
It’s just not necessary or helpful.
These scheduling mistakes are totally understandable, but you don’t have to continue to be held back by them!
Because when you learn a more effective way to make a schedule…
Get clarity on what skills are most important to focus on…
And fully understand what MUST be part of your literacy block, and what you can let go of...
✅ You feel confident in the way you’ve set up your daily and weekly routines. You know that you’re following the Science of Reading correctly, and you don’t have to worry that you’re leaving out something important.
✅ You find yourself laughing and smiling more often with your students. You’re no longer feeling rushed or anxious from trying to pack so much into your literacy block or small group time.
✅ Your students make incredible growth as readers and writers. Your kids feel so proud of their learning! Their assessment results go up, and parents are thrilled, too.
Wouldn’t that be amazing?!
Let me help you make this YOUR reality with…
Implementing the Science of Reading in K-2:
Blueprint for Your Structured Literacy Block
A professional development course that gives you a crystal-clear understanding of the science of reading and structured literacy scheduling…so that you can become that teacher whose students make amazing literacy growth every single school year!
This self-paced course includes:
Concise video trainings that make the most important Science of Reading principles easy to understand and to incorporate into your literacy lessons
Instruction in my Skills-First method for planning a literacy block that has time for all high-priority skills (without leaving you feeling rushed)
Highly-detailed, 4-page schedules for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade structured literacy blocks, with multiple options for timeframes
Guidance in what to do when your school resources don’t follow the science of reading, plus what to do when your allotted time for literacy is limited
Bonus Resource Guide with even more tools and ideas for engaging, Science of Reading activities for your students
You can watch the videos at your own pace and revisit them at any time!
Join now and receive lifetime access!
ENROLL NOW - $62 USDPlease note that each teacher who will be accessing the materials must purchase their own license. For school licensing, please contact [email protected].
See what’s waiting for you inside once you join:
Video Trainings 1-4:
Get the real scoop on the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and how it’s different from balanced literacy.
These modules lay out a new, more manageable way of thinking about transitioning to the Science of Reading.
Video Trainings 5-11:
Learn how to follow the Science of Reading when teaching oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
The most important principles are clearly laid out for you, so you’ll know what to focus on and won’t be overwhelmed with information!
You’ll also learn what all this looks like in a classroom setting as we walk through real examples and lessons.
Video Trainings 12-16:
In these final trainings, you’ll become a Schedule Master! You’ll learn my Skills-First method for planning a highly-effective literacy block.
You’ll finally feel confident in your schedule and your literacy instruction as a whole, and the worry of “not fitting it all in” will be a distant memory!
Sample Schedules and Checklists
Make it easy to implement all that you’ve learned (and save time!) with extremely detailed schedules for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classrooms.
In addition to the pre-made schedules, you’ll also get checklists and guides that simplify the process of writing your own schedule from scratch or modifying the detailed schedules to meet your specific needs!
“Dig In Deeper” Resource Guide
Get even more teaching ideas for skills like phonics and phonological awareness with a resource guide full of additional materials you can access at no additional cost!
About your instructor:
Alison Ryan, M.Ed, has been working in schools since 2005 as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, reading specialist, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. She has a master’s degree in literacy leadership, is trained in the Orton Gillingham method, and is CERI certified in Structured Literacy (C-SLCT).
Take a peek inside the course!
“Is this course right for me?”
This course is for you if…
✅ You’re a classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd (or split grades within those ranges), or…
✅ You’re an educator who supports classroom teachers (i.e. reading specialist or coach, administrator)
✅ You’re open to learning more about the Science of Reading and making shifts in your teaching practice
✅ You want to get the full picture of how the Science of Reading impacts instruction in oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar/writing
✅ You want practical guidance in how to apply the Science of Reading principles to real teaching
✅ You like the idea of saving time with ready-to-use schedules
✅ You want to feel confident because you’re following best practices and giving your students high-quality literacy instruction!
This course is NOT for you if…
❌ You do not teach or work with students or educators in Kindergarten, first grade, or second grade
❌ You don’t have internet access or a smartphone (you’ll need it to log in)
❌ You’ve already had 40+ hours of training in the Science of Reading and have a really good understanding of how to apply the important principles to classroom practice
❌ You’re actually looking for a course in English linguistics (for example: understanding when the letter s represents the /s/ sound and when it represents the /z/ sound) - the course gives you resources to learn more about linguistics but does not cover it in detail
Join now and receive lifetime access!
ENROLL NOW - $62 USDPlease note that each teacher who will be accessing the materials must purchase their own license. For school licensing, please contact [email protected].
