IT’S MORE THAN JUST READING!
ReaDesign is a framework for transforming literacy instruction through the science of learning. It’s about maximizing classroom time, reducing teacher workload, and creating deeper, more engaging learning experiences for students—all without adding extra work to an already full plate.
At its core, ReaDesign is about small, high-impact shifts in routines that make literacy instruction more effective and enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to strengthen reading engagement, enhance writing instruction, refine assessment practices, or embed playful learning, ReaDesign helps you use what already works—just better.
HOW TO START A READESIGN?
ReaDesign begins by rethinking routines—from daily literacy activities to how we engage students in reading, writing, and thinking. By making intentional adjustments based on the science of learning, teachers can:
- Increase student engagement without relying on gimmicks
- Use classroom time more effectively by embedding literacy into daily routines
- Foster independence so students take ownership of their learning
- Make assessment meaningful—less grading, more growth
- Reduce teacher workload while improving student outcomes
THE SIX PILLARS OF A READESIGN
Each pillar or a ReaDesign can be a stand alone opportunity for impact or part of a full ReaDesign.
to find out how these can be incorporated into your next Professional Learning opportunity.
THINKING LIKE A SCIENTIST: CRITICAL LITERACY AND INQUIRY
Literacy is more than decoding—it’s about understanding, questioning, and thinking critically.
ReaDesign routines:
- Move beyond memorization to deep learning and mastery
- Integrate high-level thinking and inquiry into everyday reading & writing
- Teach students how to analyze, compare, and synthesize ideas
BUILDING ENGAGED READERS
A love for reading is the foundation of lifelong learning.
ReaDesign routines:
- Help students connect reading to their emotions, interests, and identity
- Create choice-driven reading experiences that build motivation
- Use science-backed strategies to improve fluency and comprehension
WRITING WITH PURPOSE AND POWER
Writing should be about expressing ideas with clarity and impact, not just filling pages.
ReaDesign routines:
- Shift from “busy work” to meaningful, high-impact writing
- Connect writing to real-world audiences and authentic purposes
- Provide clear structures that make writing more approachable for all students
FEEDBACK THAT FUELS LEARNING
Feedback only works if students want it, understand it, and know how to use it.
ReaDesign routines:
- Move beyond traditional grading to grow student thinking
- Make feedback timely, actionable, and student-friendly
- Teach students how to reflect, revise, and improve
Playful learning & gamified literacy
Play isn’t just for little kids—it’s a powerful tool for engagement, creativity, and deep learning.
ReaDesign routines:
- Create a safe space for risk-taking and exploration
- Use playful strategies that build literacy skills while keeping students engaged
- Integrate role-playing, storytelling, and gamification into literacy lessons
assessment that drives learning
Assessment shouldn’t just measure learning—it should enhance and support it.
ReaDesign routines:
- Shift from traditional tests to meaningful, growth-focused assessment
- Use ongoing, low-stakes assessment to guide instruction
- Make student thinking visible through discussions and reflections
ready to readesign your classroom?
ReaDesign isn’t about scrapping everything you do—it’s about refining and amplifying what works. If you’re looking for professional learning, coaching, or practical strategies to make literacy instruction more effective and engaging, let’s connect!
to learn more about workshops, presentations, and coaching opportunities.
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