Tag: Teaching Reading

If you’ve ever wondered why reading doesn’t always “just click” for children—even bright, curious ones—you’re not alone. Professional learning that trains educators in structured literacy and targeted interventions are the keys to unlocking the mystery that surrounds how children learn to read, write and spell. One expert who is making an impact on schools across our country is Dr. Louisa C. Moats. She, among others, have spent decades helping us understand how children really learn to read.

One of the most influential papers, Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science, makes it clear: up to 95% of children can learn to read when given the right kind of instruction. That means teaching phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling patterns in a structured, systematic way—not guessing at words or relying on pictures. Reading isn’t natural—it’s a skill that must be taught explicitly, step by step.

To ensure teachers have this knowledge, Dr. Moats created LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), a professional learning program now used widely across the country. LETRS—and other high-quality science of reading training programs—equip educators with the depth of understanding they need to deliver effective instruction in the classroom. There are other reading training programs but teachers will always need parents to be involved and working with their children at home.

That’s where tools like Mighty Doodle® come in. 

While science of reading training gives teachers the “why” and “how,” Mighty Doodle® gives children bite-sized, joyful practice at home, grounded in the same science. Both start from the same foundation: children deserve to be taught in ways that match how they actually learn.

Research-aligned teacher training and Mighty Doodle® aren’t the same—but they share the same belief: every child has the potential to become a confident reader when the adults around them have the right tools.

When schools and families work from the same playbook, children benefit. We see faster progress, stronger confidence, and fewer children slipping through the cracks.