The Science of Reading has transformed literacy instruction, providing educators with research-backed strategies to develop strong foundational reading skills in young learners. Schools across the country have adopted these principles, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. But once students have mastered these principles, what comes next?
For many educators, the challenge isn’t just teaching students how to read—it’s helping them truly understand what they read. That’s where Shoelace Learning comes in.
The Next Step: Moving Beyond Decoding
A structured literacy approach rooted in the Science of Reading ensures students develop the ability to decode words with accuracy and fluency. However, comprehension—the ultimate goal of reading—requires additional, intentional instruction. Research emphasizes the importance of background knowledge, inferencing skills, and engagement in meaningful reading experiences to build deep comprehension.
Shoelace Learning is designed to support this crucial next step. By combining research-based reading comprehension strategies with engaging, game-based learning, Shoelace helps students apply their foundational skills in ways that foster critical thinking and deeper understanding.
How Shoelace Supports Reading Comprehension Development
Shoelace Learning goes beyond simple recall questions, guiding students to engage with texts in meaningful ways. Here’s how:
Adaptive Learning Paths:
Shoelace personalizes instruction, ensuring students practice the specific comprehension skills they need to grow.
High-Interest Content: With reading passages that spark curiosity, students are motivated to read and engage more deeply.
Real-Time Data for Educators:
Teachers gain insight into student progress and can easily identify areas that need additional support.
Elevating Literacy Instruction with Shoelace
For schools committed to the Science of Reading, Shoelace Learning provides a seamless way to extend literacy instruction beyond foundational skills. It ensures that as students grow into independent readers, they also develop the comprehension skills necessary for lifelong learning.
By integrating Shoelace into their literacy instruction, we can bridge the gap between decoding and understanding, setting readers on the pathway to full literacy. Ready to take the next step in your school’s literacy instruction? Learn more about how Shoelace can support your students’ reading comprehension journey at Shoelace Learning.