Developed specifically for speech-language pathologists, Building Better Readers is a comprehensive resource for developing literacy skills of children from preschool-high school. 

With more than 250 pages, jam-packed with evidence-based strategies, activities, book lists, web resources, and expert advice, Building Better Readers will quickly become your go-to resource for supporting both oral and written language for students with (and without) communicative delays.

Building Better Readers devotes a chapter to each of the skills that have been identified as key for reading success by the National Reading Panel:

• PHONEMIC AWARENESS
• PHONICS
• READING FLUENCY
• VOCABULARY
• READING COMPREHENSION

Also included is an INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER that explores the links between oral language and reading and a bonus chapter devoted to developing students’ MOTIVATION TO READ.

View the Table of Contents to see what's included.

HERE'S WHAT SLPS ARE SAYING ABOUT BUILDING BETTER READERS

• If you buy only one resource for literacy development - make it this one!
• Fun to read and so full of great information.
• I wish someone had given this to me my first day of grad school. ALL SLPs (and others!) should have this information.
• The book lists and resources are invaluable!
• I highly recommend this for both students and practicing clinicians.
• I rate Building Better Readers at 6 stars - out of 5!
• What a wonderful tribute to SLPs.

All Building Better Readers handout resources are reproducible. Saves money and time! Download the forms below.

Brace Map	Fun with Hinks Pinks
Build a Cinquain	Jump Frog Jump
Concept Map	Partner Practice
Four Square	Predict a Story
Four Square #2	Reading for Success Bookmarks
Four Square #3	SEEP