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6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Decodable Texts (and How to Fix Them)

6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Decodable Texts (and How to Fix Them)

Update: 2025-10-20

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Are you using decodable books the right way? In this episode, we’re breaking down six of the most common mistakes teachers make with decodable texts—and how to fix them. You’ll learn how to align books to your phonics lessons, prep students before reading, balance decoding with meaning, and know when it’s time to move beyond decodables. Practical, honest, and grounded in the Science of Reading—with insights from experts like Wiley Blevins, Heidi Anne Mesmer, and Jeanne Chall.

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6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Decodable Texts (and How to Fix Them)

6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Decodable Texts (and How to Fix Them)

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