Way to Go

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.

"These titles have overarching themes of the world surrounding children, and how they can learn and react to different places and ideas they'll encounter as they grow. Ideas presented in extension activities found at the end of the book will encourage continued learning through conversation and play. VERDICT: A diverse set of stories for a wide span of emerging readers."