
The Science of REading

What is the Science of Reading?
In brief, the Science of Reading refers to robust, interdisciplinary research on how children learn to read and how this process can be supported by teachers.
Browse this selection of useful resources which may be helpful in developing your knowledge and understanding of the Science of Reading.
Recommended Websites / Blogs

International Literacy Association
UKLA: Literacy Supports & Resources
CLPE: Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (UK)
Professor Timothy Shanahan's blog: Shanahan on Literacy
Dr. Timothy Rasinski's website
Prof. Douglas Fisher & Prof. Nancy Frey's website: Fisher & Frey
Prof. Maryanne Wolfe's website
Dr. Mary Roche: Padlet of Useful Literacy Resources
Michael Rosen's website & blog
Mathew Tobin: Collection of Padlets on Children's Literature & Literacy
Mother Tongues: Supports for childhood bilingualism
Recommended Podcasts

Reading Road Trip (IDA Ontario)
Reading Horizons: Literacy Talks
Triple R Teaching with Anna Geiger
Science of Reading: The Podcast (Amplify)
The Right to Read Initiative with Dr Kathryn Garforth
Emily Hanford Podcast Episodes
'Teach Me, Teacher' Podcast Episodes
End Book Deserts - Dr Molly Ness
Recommended Podcast Episodes: Inside Education by Dr. Seán Delaney
Gene Mehigan on Literacy and Disadvantage
Jennifer O'Sullivan on the teaching of reading
Peter Afflerbach on reading development
Margaret M. Clark on literacy and early childhood education
Brendan Culligan discusses spelling and handwriting
Eithne Kennedy and a panel of experts talk about PISA results from 2009
Gene Mehigan on vocabulary development
Mary Roche talks about critical thinking using picture books
Nell Duke on Literacy Education
Clara Fiorentini on Literacy and Social Media
Tara Concannon-Gibney on Early Years Literacy
Recommended (Free) Webinars
Nell K Duke & Katherine Tarca-Background Knowledge & the Science of Reading
Nell K Duke: The Science of Reading and Reading Comprehension
Teaching Council Ireland: Childhood Bilingualism (Feb 2019) and Inclusion for All (Nov 2018)
Teaching Council Ireland: Learning for All Series
International Literacy Associations - free literacy webinars
Reading Rockets: Literacy Webcasts

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Learn from the leading names in Literacy:
Resources for children

Podcasts for children:
Stories:
Stories Podcast: A bedtime podcast for children of all ages
Listen Notes Podcast: Shakespeare Retold
Science:
Other:
Onassis: Live from Mount Olympus
Short & Curly: a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids & parents
Sourcing Texts for Young Readers

Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938 to present
Association for Library Service to Children Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present
Winners of the 2021 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards
The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards