4. 3 Reading Block Schedules You Need to Try!

The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension

Have you found yourself struggling to figure out how you’re going to fit everything you need to cover into your reading block? I definitely have been there! The good news is that there are ways to create a reading schedule that allows you to cover all the literacy components you know you need to include to help your students be successful readers.

Finding the right reading schedule to fit both your and your students’ needs and personalities can be challenging but once you find the best fit, it can be incredibly beneficial to all. In this episode, we are diving into three different reading block schedules you can use in your classroom, the benefits of each reading schedule, and how to decide which schedule is right for you.

If you’d like to see 15 different examples of these schedules in action, be sure to grab the FREE Reading Schedule Guidebook. I can’t wait to hear what schedule you find works best for your classroom!

Episode Highlights:

03:46 - What a frontloading reading schedule is and how it allows you to use specific data to create small groups each week

07:49 - Why selecting a reading block schedule is not one size fits all

09:32 - How A/B block reading schedules allows more time for deep dive discussions and more rigorous instruction

14:15 - How to keep balanced reading schedules exciting when you are following the same routine every day

Resources:

• FREE Reading Schedule Guidebook
• The Literacy Lounge Facebook group
• Leave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode4

Mentioned in this episode:

The Thinking Reader* is a must-have for teachers looking to bridge the gap between phonics and deep comprehension. Packed with research-backed strategies, this book helps students think critically and truly understand what they read. https://cieraharristeaching.com/the-thinking-reader/