Welcome!

Hello! On this site, you will find recommendations and resources for teaching and supporting literacy at every reading level. This site is for all teachers of reading, other reading specialists or educational support staff, or even parents looking to beef up their children's reading levels!

Here, you will find all the resources you need to improve your knowledge as a teacher of literacy, provide high-quality, appropriate level books to your students, and find support for teaching a variety of literacy skills. 

Happy Reading!

~Mrs. Chelsea Varga Sachs, M. Ed, Reading Specialist

Contents of this site:

Class Library Suggestions: How to determine reading levels for your students, recommend appropriate books, and continue to challenge their reading growth.  Plus, my recommendations for EVERY reading level, from Pre-K to adult. 

Recommended Authors to check out

Professional Development Opportunities: Find workshops to attend and PD opportunities that you can complete at home in your pajamas!

Resources for teaching literacy: Find various methodologies, zero in on which skills your students need help with, and develop appropriate lessons to target those skills.

Reading Research

Reading Facts and Statistics

The Five Strands of Reading: Find the basic components of well rounded reading  instruction.

Related Media: Find videos, podcasts, social media feeds, and other media and technology to support your work as a teacher of reading!

Websites and Apps: Find a list of my favorite websites and apps for zeroing in on different literacy skills

Contact Me: Feel free to send me specific questions or requests based on your own classroom needs

Holiday Reads: Seasonal books leveled for every reader

Reading Strategy Buddies: A cute little trick to help kids remember their reading strategies and improve decoding.