Research Roundup: Using the Science of Reading (SoR) to Support Beginning Readers

Abstract

Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) was designed to help libraries and caregivers become partners in early literacy development. The initiative was informed by scientific research on the critical skills underlying early reading and writing along with best practices for supporting their development. ECRR was introduced in 2004, revised in 2011, and subsequently evaluated and revised in 2017.

Research regarding reading continues to advance, especially as it pertains to beginning and fluent readers and the role context and culture play in learning. Since children’s librarians are continually encouraged to focus their efforts on getting children ready to read, learning about the science of reading helps us see the bigger picture.