A Preview of 2024
Exciting things are ahead for Heggerty customers this year, including more decodable books, Bridge to Reading's expansion into third grade, and the launch of our brand new curriculum, Bridge to Writing!
Scroll down to find more information on these new offerings and more to help you build a strong foundation for learning in your classrooms.
Arriving to Classrooms this June!
Bridge to Writing is a comprehensive K-3 writing curriculum that cultivates strong writers through research-based instruction, making writing lessons easy for teachers and engaging for students.
Expanding to Third Grade
The newest level of Bridge to Reading helps young readers build confidence with complex word reading and spelling and transition their learning during the pivotal third-grade year.
More Variety for Developing Readers
This year, the Heggerty Library will expand to include even more decodable titles for kindergarten-third-grade learners. As always, our new sets will be available in print and digitally via myHeggerty.
Arriving to Classrooms this June!
Bridge to Writing is a comprehensive K-3 writing curriculum that cultivates strong writers through research-based instruction, making writing lessons easy for teachers and engaging for students.
Expanding to Third Grade
The newest level of Bridge to Reading helps young readers build confidence with complex word reading and spelling and transition their learning during the pivotal third-grade year.
More Variety for Developing Readers
This year, the Heggerty Library will expand to include even more decodable titles for kindergarten-third-grade learners. As always, our new sets will be available in print and digitally via myHeggerty.
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☀️F R E E Summer Download: Summer Support Lessons, in English and Spanish!
😎 Heggerty Summer Support is a fun and engaging way to maintain students’ reading skills during the summer months.
☀️ The lessons focus on phonemic awareness, reinforcing new knowledge while reviewing previously mastered skills, preparing your students for the next step in their reading journey!
💙 These lessons can be used by teachers, tutors, and families at home.
📩 Leave “summer” in the comments for a link to this resource!
📸: @buenosdiazkids and @laprofeangeliu
Apr 27
🍎 Teacher Appreciation is just around the corner, and we have a FREEBIE for you!
🎉 Let’s celebrate the professionals who make the world go round with a free writing prompt. Students can take a moment to share one of the many reasons why their teacher is AWESOME!
⭐ This freebie is available in three different versions to ensure that all students can participate!
📸 Don’t forget to share their responses with us by tagging @heggertypa!
📩 Comment “Teacher” below to get this freebie sent directly to your inbox!
Apr 24
🎙️ Small group instruction involves numerous intricate components that must harmonize for optimal effectiveness. Tune in to Series 3, Episode 2 of Literacy Lunch Break for an in-depth discussion!
Jamey Peavler, an educator in the Reading Science program at Mount St. Joseph University, elaborates on the deliberate execution and meticulous planning required to ensure students receive the support necessary to be strong readers!
📩 Drop “Small Group” in the comments to get a direct link sent to your inbox!
Apr 20
⭐ NEW BLOG POST⭐
Read the latest blog post from Heggerty, written by Literacy Specialist, Janine Henley. “In one study, 37% of surveyed teachers expressed a lack of confidence and felt unprepared to teach writing due to the lack of a writing methods course in their teacher preparation program (Myers et al., 2016). This is concerning, as teachers who are better prepared and have more positive attitudes about writing are more likely to spend time teaching writing and using evidence-based practices than others (Brindle et al., 2015). Exploring new research and instructional methods may feel overwhelming, yet engaging in a collaborative learning community with colleagues proves both valuable and productive.” -Janine Henley
🔎 Explore Janine’s steps to starting The Writing Rope book club in your school community, while also elevating your own writing instruction.
🔗 Comment “blog” for a direct link to this blog post.
Apr 17
🌟 Empower young minds with the art of writing using Bridge to Writing!
The Bridge to Writing curriculum has 7 components to ensure the success of both the teacher and the writers.
✏️ Teacher Manual
✏️ Student WRITE book
✏️ Teacher Resource Book
✏️ Sentence Construction Cards
✏️ Writers In the World Biographies
✏️ Anchor Charts
✏️ myHeggerty Subscription
🔗 Comment “Writing” for a free sample of our Bridge to Writing program!
Apr 13
📚✏️✨ Calling all educators! 🌟We are partnering with edWeb for an unforgettable Elementary Writing Week! 🎉 Get ready for THREE jam-packed, F R E E webinars designed to empower your students to become confident writers! 💡
Whether you’re a veteran teacher or just starting out, these sessions are tailor-made to ignite creativity and foster a love for writing in your classroom. 💭💫 Don’t miss out!
Drop “Webinar” in the comments to get the registration link so you can save your spot! 🚀
Apr 11
🔎 Take a look as Ms. Abdil supports her students during the “I do” portion of their Bridge to Writing lesson!
✏️ Our Bridge to Writing curriculum makes teaching writing a breeze for educators while sparking creativity and confidence in young writers. Students are provided with daily independent opportunities to apply what they’ve learned during group instruction.
✨ With Bridge to Writing’s structured ‘I do, we do, you do’ model, students receive scaffolded support to become independent writers.
Say hello to confident writers and goodbye to writing struggles!
Apr 10
⭐️ NEW BLOG POST ⭐️
Read the latest blog post by Literacy Specialist, Janine Henley, as she provides the steps on how to utilize your Professional Learning Community to host a book club for educators!
This blog post puts planning a book club in SIX steps, from sparking interest to making this PLC a meeting a collaborative and engaging space. The steps include,
💡 Generating Interest
💡 Picking The Book
💡 Creating A Schedule
💡 Planning Sessions
💡 Facilitating Meetings
💡 PLC Implementation
🔗 Comment "Book Club" for the link to this blog post!
Apr 6
⭐ Shining a spotlight on: Heggerty Library, our decodable books lay the groundwork for confident and proficient readers.
📚 Kindergarten grade teacher @movemountainsinkindergarten shares her and her student’s thoughts on our kindergarten decodables! The Heggerty Library supports educators in delivering targeted and effective small group reading instruction.
This collection of decodable books, feature a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts, designed to improve students’ reading skills and fluency.
🔗 Comment “library” below to get more information and even find F R E E downloadable samples.
Apr 2
📖⭐ Huge literacy wins at Prince Albert Catholic School Division! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share the success of one of our partners who has been implementing Heggerty since the beginning of the school year. Thanks to their staff’s strong commitment to early literacy, they have seen growth from their Pre-K to Grade 3 students. Their teachers have been empowered with evidence-based instruction, leading to remarkable improvements in reading skills. 💡✨
🔗 Drop “literacy” in the caption to be sent the article!
Mar 29
