Hoot Reading Blog

Education

The Reading Brain

When it comes to reading, we generally know and accept that it’s a needed and valuable skill. However, unlike speaking and hearing - which have their...

Book Review

Author Spotlight: Oliver Jeffers

Oliver Jeffers is a multi-award-winning visual artist and author whose passion for storytelling shines through in his books. His stories offer...

Education

Comprehension Strategies (Making Meaning of Texts) – Part Two

In Part Two in our Reading Comprehension Strategies Series, we're going to dive a little deeper into the specific skills and strategies we often look...

Education

Comprehension Strategies (Making Meaning of Texts) – Part One

Helping your child develop reading skills can often be confusing for parents and caregivers, because it’s so important and yet the rules seem a...

Early Literacy

Beyond the Alphabet – Phonograms, Digraphs, and…Diphthongs?

In this blog, Hoot teacher Sara Christle discusses a common misconception in early literacy and why phonograms, digraphs, and dipthongs are key to...

Early Literacy

Sight Words – Unlocking the World of Reading

When it comes to reading, especially as a new reader, it can be a lot of work! Every single letter has a sound on its own, and then it makes...