The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom: Practical Tools for Early Childhood Teachers

Teachers are hearing a buzz around the Science of Reading from school administrators, policymakers, and media outlets. This comprehensive and practical guide demystifies the Science of Reading for preschool classrooms, explaining how the approach can be easily incorporated into early childhood teachers’ daily reading instruction.

The first Science of Reading resource tailored specifically to preschool contexts, the book explores evidence-based strategies to enhance reading and writing skills in a research-backed and developmentally appropriate way, focusing on practical applications including phonemic awareness and effective classroom routines. Teachers will be able to learn the benefits of each strategy for an intended audience, incorporate new instructional procedures into their daily routines, and utilize assessment data to differentiate instruction.

Essential reading for both preservice and in-service teachers, this book provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help educators implement the Science of Reading in their preschool classrooms.

Katherine Beauchat is currently Associate Professor at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy education.

Katrin Blamey is Associate Professor, Education Department Chair, and Director of M.Ed. Programs at DeSales University. She has experience teaching and researching in early childhood educational settings, including Head Start.

Joanna Newton is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy instruction.