Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

This book helped me to rethink some practices as I endeavor to teach literacy well. It offered many practical and doable ideas, and they are backed with real research.

“Shifting the Balance” is an outstanding book that seamlessly blends theory, research, and practical applications. The authors present complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way, making it easy to understand and implement the strategies discussed. As someone who values both evidence-based practices and actionable steps, I found this book incredibly useful. Whether you’re an educator, a researcher, or just someone interested in the topic, this book offers valuable insights and tools that can be readily applied. Highly recommend!

This is an easy read. It contains strategies to implement right away and includes online support documents.

This books exposes so many of my doubts over current practices and offer many great high leveraging advices. It's not easy to make changes and I am not more knowledgeable to make those shifts because it is researched based.

I absolutely loved this book. Lots of good information for teachers. I will definitely be using this information in my classroom.

This is a great resource for anyone looking to make the switch from balanced literacy to structured literacy instruction.

Worth the read! Great book!

More than thirty educators and I have embarked on a transformative learning journey through the Shifting the Balance books, experiencing immediate and tangible results. The way you've distilled the science into accessible, relatable components is truly commendable. Beyond that, your inclusion of classroom examples, resources, and comprehensive lesson planners is invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse these books for any teacher or leader eager to delve into the science of reading and its practical applications. A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering dedication and impactful work!