Oconto Falls School District
Literacy Hub
A place parents and guardians can find resources to nurture reading and writing!
Birth to Preschool Literacy Resources
Developmental milestone tracker, educational learning videos to do with your child, and free printable resources
Talking With Your Child Supports Later Reading and Writing
Importance of Reading with Babies
Kids Who Use Smartphones Start Talking Later (article)
Quick Phonological Awareness Activities
Literacy Link Song (A song with hand motions used in 4K to link letter names and sounds.)
Elementary Literacy Resources
Direct Mapping
Direct Mapping Spelling Practice (for single and multi-syllable words)
How to Retell a Story or Chapter (Fiction)
How do I know if my child is struggling with reading and/or writing?
Learn about dyslexia and potential indicators on the Oconto Falls School District Indicators of Dyslexia
Take a deep learning dive into dyslexia using the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Dyslexia Guidebook
Learn more about dyslexia from these books, videos, and websites:
What is Dyslexia? By TED-Ed video lessons
Help children understand how the brain learns to read using the Brain Builders Video series
Books and Articles for Kids
Interesting articles and decodable texts
Tutoring Resources
Comprehension Activities
Decodable Texts
Summer Resources
Oconto Falls School District Remediation Plan
How does the Oconto Falls School District respond to students who struggle with reading and writing?
Did you know that while learning to talk develops naturally, reading does not?
Reading must be explicitly taught. Listen to how the brain learns to read words.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Crystal Beaman--Oconto Falls School District Reading Specialist
920-848-4476