One Text, Three Ways: Small-Group Instruction with Geodes

Geodes® allow students to apply their growing decoding and word recognition skills in the context of authentic, content-rich books. Geodes are...

5 Tips to Help You Get Started with Geodes

This month, we dive into Geodes®. These readable books help students practice foundational skills and build knowledge. Because the product design...

Geodes, Wit & Wisdom, and Fundations Support Data-Driven, Differentiated Literacy Instruction

We recently sat down with Danielle Gaither—an educator of 22 years in Asheville, North Carolina—to talk about her experience implementing Geodes®...

Building Vocabulary, Knowledge, and Literacy Skills in Washington School

We recently sat down with Dr. Kat Smith—an educator on Fairchild Air Force Base outside of Spokane, Washington—to learn more about her experience...

Geodes, Spalding, and Wit & Wisdom Boost Engagement in Florence K–8 School

We recently sat down with Michelle Fryhover—an educator in Florence, Arizona—to learn more about her experience supporting Geodes implementation...

Geodes Help Bring Intention and Cohesion to Literacy Instruction

We recently sat down with Laura Lojko—an educator in Washington, DC—to learn more about her experience implementing Geodes alongside Wit & Wisdom and...

Voices From the Field: The Power of Science of Reading-Aligned Instructional Materials

The science of reading continues to dominate national education discourse, which means many are becoming familiar with what the science of reading...

Switching to Geodes, Wit & Wisdom, and Fundations Already Paying Off

Switching from the CKLA’s Grades K–2 curriculum in 2021–2022 to the combination of Wit & Wisdom® (English language arts), Geodes® (content-rich books...

Making the Most of Geodes: A Science of Reading Based Approach

Whether you already have a robust Geodes® library or have just begun building your collection, you may have some questions about how to best use...

Four Common Questions You May Have When Getting Started with Geodes

You have a beautiful, full set of Geodes® in your classroom. Are they getting enough attention?

Unpacking Geodes®: Engaging Early Readers and Building Lasting Knowledge

When I was an elementary school teacher, I absolutely delighted in building a reading haven for my students. To me, the classroom library was not...

Phonics-Based Reading: Helping Emerging Readers Build Knowledge

From the very first page of their very first book, every reader should build knowledge of the world around them while practicing foundational skills....

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