PVB Literacy Solutions Improve Reading Achievement in a Georgia School
Discover how a rural elementary school of 764 students in Georgia found literacy success using...
How Interactive Read-Alouds Build Comprehension & Engagement (+ Free Lesson Plan)
Reading books aloud invites students into the world of literature and informational texts and creates...
How to Bridge the Gap Between Leveled Books and Decodables
Decodable books provide students with valuable opportunities to practice new phonics skills and build on...
4 Ways to Use Reading Assessment Data to Inform Instruction
Learn how to utilize reading assessment data to improve your instruction and support your students'...
What’s New for Back to School? Digital Reader Updates & New Book Sets
We’ve had a busy summer at Pioneer Valley Books creating exciting new products and features...
How to Use Text Sets in the Classroom (+ Free Resources)
Every educator’s goal is to transform students into critical thinkers who understand the world around...
Teaching with Decodable Books: A Step-by-Step Guide
Equally as important to selecting quality decodable books is what you do with them. Establish...
The Power of Independent Reading & Student Choice
Independent reading can be a powerful tool to build both reading skills and motivation. Incorporate...
Beat the Summer Slide: 9 Ways to Promote Summer Reading
At the start of every school year, teachers face a familiar predicament: After two months...
What Makes a Good Decodable Book? 5 Things to Look For
With so many decodable books on the market, educators should follow these 5 criteria to...
Benchmarking Assessments
We recommend using a robust benchmarking assessment that looks at students’ progress three times a...
Making Words: An Update
Making Words is an engaging word building activity that helps link your students’ knowledge of...