Recommendations and reviews
Books, websites, research papers, podcasts – if you’re looking for useful information about literacy for older children and teenagers, The Literacy Hub is a great place to start!
There is a bewildering array of education resources out there, and some are better quality and more relevant than others. That’s why I’ve created a searchable collection of reviews, with a focus on resources that are relevant to teaching literacy to older children and teenagers.
Whether you want tips for supporting pupils with dyslexia, an introduction to the psychology of reading, or a guide to English spelling, The Literacy Hub can help you identify resources that contain the information you need.
For quick round-up of the The Literacy Hub’s best picks for each topic, search for Top Recommendations using the Topic filter.
I regularly update these recommendations as I come across new resources, and I’m continuing to revisit the best picks from my literacy teaching collection. If you think there’s a great resource that I’ve missed, please let me know!
And, since I know that many literacy educators just really love words, I’ve included some recommendations for pure word-loving enjoyment! You can find these under the Topic Word nerd fun.
Primary Reading Simplified
A guide to how to implement the ‘science of reading’ in your classroom
The Literacy View
The Literacy View is a podcast that isn’t afraid to tackle controversial topics
The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading
An excellent introduction to the science (and art!) of reading from an incredibly clear communicator
Unlocking Literacy
An informative book that integrates knowledge of etymology, morphology and phonics with practical lesson suggestions
The Dictionary People
Through the stories of the individuals who contributed, this book explores the crowdsourcing project that created the OED
Beneath the Surface of Words
An incredibly clear and informative book that explores the systems behind English spelling
