A practical guide to teaching the way a child's brain learns best In this update of a bestselling classic, you will learn how to develop children's capacity and will to read. Each sequential chapter is practical, eye-opening, and exactly what you need to engage young learners, plan lessons, partner with parents, and align your PreK-3 classrooms to the science of learning and the science of reading. Gain the latest insights on: Brain development from birth to age eight, plus the skills to nourish it, age by age and grade by grade What the latest neuroscientific research now says about oral language acquisition The evidence base for practices such as read alouds, inventive spelling, and sustained silent reading Why vocabulary building must happen concurrently with phonological processing, decoding, fluency, spelling, and writing How to artfully combine explicit teaching of skills with playful, multi-sensory routines every day All aspects of memory are needed to develop successful readers. When we engage children's brains and build our teaching practices around what we know about how the human brain makes meaning, literacy learning makes more sense for children... and for us.
This book is designed to help teachers take the mystique out of the CCSS and to be able to apply some immediate brain-compatible strategies in their classrooms. It provides some "soft answers" for school administrator to help teachers to be successful as they implement the changes that are required by the CCSS. The new standards are awash with terms that indicate that this initiative is more about deeper learning and thinking and how students can apply what they learn in school to their out-of-school experiences. Findings from neuroscience support this new direction and will be discussed throughout the book.
"The author has crystallized the major components of brain-based learning in ways that help teachers, counselors, principals, and parents lead students through effective transitions as readers, learners, and doers in our 21st-century world." -Carol J. Carter, President LifeBound, Denver, CO "Pamela Nevills isn't just another researcher; she is that rare expert who takes the time to ensure that the research is accessible for busy educators who want to stay on the cutting edge!" -Heather Driscoll, Founder Revolutionary Classrooms, New Castle, NH Engage students' brains with state-of-the-art reading strategies Every teacher knows that no two students are exactly alike. This guidebook infuses the most current neurology research into concrete steps for teaching reading in a targeted, developmentally appropriate way. Author Pamela Nevills clearly describes the brain's structures and functions, devoting an entire chapter to the adolescent brain. Rich with innovative tips, tools, and examples for guiding both new and experienced readers, Build the Brain for Reading, Grades 4-12 helps teachers: Understand the relationship between brain development and phonemic awareness, vocabulary, writing, fluency, and comprehension skills Identify and successfully address where students struggle Apply research-based methods across all content areas This hands-on guide offers cutting-edge insights into how literacy, neuroscience, and technology interconnect. Also included are suggestions for creating successful schools and a list of resources with the latest research and theories-everything you need to boost reading instruction.
