Ready to Read: Using the Science of Reading in Pre-K and Kindergarten - Softcover

Hayes, Latisha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1636501540 ISBN 13: 9781636501543

Publisher: Gryphon House, 2026

Synopsis

Implementing the science of reading in pre-K and kindergarten classrooms can feel overwhelming, leaving many educators with unanswered questions and uncertainty. This book demystifies this critical approach, providing clear guidance and practical strategies tailored to early learners. With chapters contributed by experts in the field and co-written and edited by Latisha Hayes, PhD, this resource equips teachers with the tools and confidence needed to build strong literacy foundations and support every child’s reading journey.

About this title

About the Author

Lead author and editor Latisha Hayes, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at the University of Virginia (UVA), where she teaches courses on English-language structures and making data-based decisions to inform interventions for students with reading difficulties. She is director of UVA's McGuffey Reading Services and is the author of Playful Activities for Reading Readiness. 

From the Back Cover

Build a Strong Foundation for Reading
Confused about early literacy? Wondering what the “science of reading” actually means for pre-K and kindergarten children? With chapters written by experts in the field, Ready to Read provides a comprehensive guide to building foundational early literacy skills through play-based learning and whole- and small-group activities. Discover how to support the children in your class, including dual language learners, and ignite a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Learn how to build skills in:  

• Oral language and listening comprehension
• Vocabulary and background knowledge
• Concepts of print
• Phonological awareness
• Alphabet and early phonics
• Word recognition and beginning spelling
• Writing

With classroom examples of effective practices in action, Ready to Read empowers educators to equip young children with the skills they need to become confident and successful readers and writers. 
 
Lead author and editor Latisha Hayes, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at the University of Virginia (UVA), where she teaches courses on English-language structures and making data-based decisions to inform interventions for students with reading difficulties. She is director of UVA's McGuffey Reading Services and is the author of Playful Activities for Reading Readiness. 
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Gryphon House
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1636501540
• ISBN 13: 9781636501543
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240