Mary Howard's Books

Each book is solidly packed with engaging literacy strategies backed by current research. A wide variety of strategies allow teachers to pick and choose those most appropriate for each classroom setting, with step-by-step descriptions of each strategy as well as numerous graphic organizers. Permission is given to duplicate student organizers for classroom use with the purchase of a book.

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PO Box 52426
Tulsa, OK  74152-0426

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918 512-4466

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60 Minute Audio CD

Recently there has been an explosion of research on the human brain. The wealth of knowledge gleaned from coupling this research with what we know about literacy development has the potential to change the way we educate our children. Discover how "Ten Brains" of learning can either maximize or minimize learning, with specific strategies to avoid the pitfalls and enhance instruction both within and beyond the classroom. Learn the secrets of creating a rich learning environment focused on advancing literacy on a daily basis.

If your goals are to empower your students and optimize the learning experience, you have found your roadmap. Join Dr. Mary Howard on this remarkable journey of transforming education to guarantee the success of every child.

"Dr. Mary Howard provides teachers with the tools to facilitate learning everyday. Her knowledge of how the brain processes information helps teachers teach and students learn according to their strengths. It's refreshing to have so many practical and meaningful reading strategies teachers can use immediately."

Beverly James, Principal

For bulk orders of ten copies or more, contact Reading Connections about special discounted rates:
mhoward@drmaryhoward.com

Turning Struggles into Successes
(Available as Book w/CD Set and Book w/DVD)

Multiple copies of the book are available at discounted rates with the purchase of this title. For information contact mhoward@drmaryhoward.com.

Dr. Mary Howard, passionate advocate for the struggling reader, presents this transformational seminar and delivers the tools necessary for making real and lasting change in today’s elementary classrooms. Using the most up-to-date brain research as a foundation, Dr. Howard turns theory into practical applications that make 100% effective instruction a potential reality for our schools. Become a dynamic force of change in the lives of your students, and watch their faces fill with wonder as you turn struggles into successes!

• 11 principles for creating a powerful literacy program grounded in research
• Step-by-step instructions for dozens of easy-to-implement strategies that enhance comprehension, fluency, sound-symbol relationships and sight word recognition
• Specific suggestions for adapting instruction to maximize success for every child
• Engaging strategies that use the brain-body connection to increase learning
• Varied activities that complement unique learning styles
• Creative ideas for building automaticity for long-term word learning
• Strategies for teaching children how to learn by building mental models

Book w/DVD
$399.95

Suggestions for creating a successful literacy program in the primary classroom are provided to balance rich literacy experiences with instructional opportunities. Topics include both assessment and instructional strategies, with a focus on comprehension. The components of an effective lesson design are detailed, with step-by-step descriptions for enhancing decoding and comprehension through a variety of research based strategies. Specific suggestions are offered for creating a rich spelling program as well as strategies for involving parents in the literacy process. Both assessment and instructional forms are provided.

This book is designed to offer specific research-based strategies for helping struggling readers in the elementary grades become more strategic readers. Beginning with a description of the characteristics of both active and passive readers, emphasis is on teaching children the same strategies used by successful readers. Strategies are organized by before, during and after reading strategies, with a description of critical considerations at each stage so that children assume a more active role throughout the reading process. Numerous specific strategies are clearly described at each stage of reading as well as strategies for teaching vocabulary and phonics. Over forty student graphic organizers are provided to support strategies recommended.

This book is directed at helping your struggling readers in grade four to six develop critical reading strategies. Specific suggestions for flexible grouping and implementing support reading strategies are offered with a detailed section addressing outstanding comprehension strategies for both narrative and expository texts. Writing and vocabulary strategies are also suggested as well as a section on decoding and spelling. There are thirty-eight student graphic organizers designed to accompany many of the recommended strategies.

This book is solidly packed with over three hundred pages of research-based strategies for incorporating a balanced reading program. Topics include creating a more effective guided reading program and implementing literature circles. Extensive information is provided on designing a spelling program beyond the “test a week” mentality. Although the book is specifically written for the primary classroom, it has tremendous application throughout the elementary grades and can easily be modified.