Many English language learners are starting well behind their peers with vocabulary. Finding resources to help bring them up to speed in the classroom is a daunting task for administrators.
Fathom will Change the Way Children Read, Learn, and Collaborate
Schools and families are looking for effective and cost-efficient ways to get books into the hands of students to improve reading skills and help offset learning loss from disruptions due to ongoing pandemic restrictions. Fathom launches today with over 1,200 English titles from 11 U.S. publishers and offers content to support independent reading, language learning, history, math, and science.
How to Find the Time: A Few Tips for Independent Reading
In 2020 the International Literacy Association surveyed educators on the hot issues in literacy. From this, we learned that you value independent reading time for students but rarely get to leave enough time for it. You think that home and classroom libraries need more diversity, and those collections should be larger. You would also like more professional development for digital […]
Learning to Read by Sounding it Out
To beginning readers, coming across a new, complicated word is very intimidating. Early in the process of learning to read, we learn to recognize sight words, common sounds, and phonics or informally “sounding it out.” A recent article, Why phonics was key in one district’s reading growth, profiles one school district. It shows that revisiting phonics at various ages made reading […]
Reading Online is Working Great! What About Science and Math?
Learning science and math skills virtually can be hard. Even students that are very skilled in these areas can experience frustration and give up. We sympathize with the teachers and parents trying to work through these problems to keep their students learning and happy. We have curated and organized our library with these learners in mind. If you have a […]
Language Learning – Which App is Right for You?
Do you want to start learning a language? While Fathom Reads has books in several languages, today we reviewed apps that teach the basics.
Hispanic Heritage Month – Meet Arte Público Press
For Hispanic Heritage Month we are featuring the wonderful books of Arte Público Press!
Tips to make Reading Fun and Back to School Easy
Here are a few tips to help kids find their love for reading and stay reading for life. It may take a little work from the grownups in their lives, but the reward is worth the work.
Get Ready for the Launch of Fathom Reads: An In-Depth Overview of its Exciting Features
What is Fathom you ask? It is only the most advanced e-reader for kids in the world. Here’s why!