{"product_id":"droppin-knowledge-on-sight-words-and-word-mapping-isbn-9781394258680","title":"Droppin' Knowledge on Sight Words and Word Mapping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher-created activities, games, and tips aligned with science to help kids learn to read\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by a team of experienced teachers, not researchers, and aligned with the latest in the science of reading, \u003ci\u003eDroppin' Knowledge on Sight Words: Strategies, Games, and Resources Aligned to the Science of Reading\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun, actionable book that supports anyone teaching kids how to read. The research-based strategies included in this book take the focus off basic memorization and encourage kids to learn and permanently store high frequency words, while also reducing stress for parents, teachers, and kids throughout the reading process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGames that teach sight words (including heart words) through orthographic mapping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady-to-use “quick win” activities perfect for bell work, homework, lesson plans, and extra credit assignments to deepen understanding and complement reading curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical tips and teaching strategies that help teach high frequency words in a more entertaining and effective way\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the literacy crisis in a way that kids find relatable and enjoyable, \u003ci\u003eDroppin' Knowledge on Sight Words: Strategies, Games, and Resources Aligned to the Science of Reading\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential handbook for K-5 teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches, along with reading tutors and all parents seeking to improve their child's literacy skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHey, Parents and Teachers! 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Balanced Literacy? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Science of Reading? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Sight Word? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a High- Frequency Word? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Heart Words? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do We Do That? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat in the World Is Orthographic Mapping? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping Up 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady, Set, Read On! Your Next Steps and Staying in Touch 183\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeidi Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is trained in LETRS for Early Childhood, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and Top 10 Tools. She is a National Facilitator for LETRS EC. She has presented at national conferences as well as provided training at the district level. Heidi is the author of \u003ci\u003eP is for Paint\u003c\/i\u003e, which is the one and only alphabet book with embedded mnemonics and is co-author of the Decodable Adventure Series. Heidi taught first grade for more than ten years and most recently taught grades Kindergarten and 4K. With her husband, she is founder of LitFlix Club, which delivers training and resources aligned to the science of reading to parents and educators in an approachable and understandable way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is a National LETRS Facilitator certified in Units 1-8 and presents to teachers and districts on a weekly basis. He has his master’s in educational literacy and his reading specialist license. Adam is the co-author and editor of the Decodable Adventure Series. He taught first grade for seven years and has tutored children of all ages.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of teacher-created activities, games, and techniques to help kids learn to read\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDroppin’ Knowledge on Sight Words and Word Mapping: High-Frequency Word Exercises Aligned to the Science of Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran teachers Heidi and Adam Martin deliver a fun and easy-to-apply guide to teach kids how to read and spell high frequency words and spelling words. The book is packed with research-based strategies and proven techniques that you can apply immediately in your own lessons to accelerate your students’ ability to permanently store high-frequency words. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn how to take the focus off of basic memorization and start encouraging kids to learn words in a way that is backed by neuroscience where they can permanently store words by matching sounds to symbols. The authors offer games that teach sight words and heart words in a way that promotes orthographic mapping and provide “quick win” activities that are ideal for bell work, homework, lesson plans, and extra credit assignments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for K-5 teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches, \u003ci\u003eDroppin’ Knowledge on Sight Words and Word Mapping\u003c\/i\u003e is also an essential guide for reading tutors and parents everywhere who want to improve the literacy skills of their kids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989086814437,"sku":"NP9781394258680","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394258680.jpg?v=1761782739","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/droppin-knowledge-on-sight-words-and-word-mapping-isbn-9781394258680","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}