This Is How We Teach Reading

03/11/2025

The more students know about a new word, the better the storage and retrieval in the brain. Explore word knowledge with this free worksheet for upper elementary, middle and high school students!

10/13/2023

Hanging out with BC talent! Dr Kathryn Garforth is a great conference and travel buddy, on top of her plethora of other skills!

10/13/2023

International Dyslexia Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio! It is a feast of amazing sessions.

10/12/2023

Heather is at the International Dyslexia Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio this weekend! It is a feast of amazing sessions.

10/01/2023

Exciting news! We now have a This is How We Teach Reading store on Teachers Pay Teachers! All of the resources in our store are aligned with our book and designed to supplement and enhance the lessons, concepts, and philosophies of the book. We will be gradually adding more and more resources over time. Please check us out at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/This-Is-How-We-Teach-Reading

06/06/2023

Listen to Heather’s segment on CBC radio from June 5, 2023: Right to Read: Structured vs Balanced Reading.
(Scroll down to segments and June 5)

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-46-on-the-coast?fbclid=IwAR3BLLp0mJsIMmY8qwKhnXbIQPeD41GSwDuPLiNxfaGBwXfhhWnJA8tsOEI

On the Coast catches you up on the news of the day, brings you in depth analysis, showcases the arts, and offers you ideas about what you can do in Metro Vancouver.

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to you all! 💐

05/13/2023

The dedicated team at Penelakut Island Elementary School have mad skills when it comes to supporting emergent readers!

05/04/2023

Build a word with Heather Willms! A great activity to do with your Ss… To view the full webinar, visit our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/3nuVSgd

04/25/2023

This was my vehicle yesterday! All packed up after a fantastic day with teachers from the Vancouver School Board. I must get better at taking pictures at events, but I’m always too busy talking to teacher. 🤷🏻‍♀️Thank you to SOLAR for putting together such a well organized event.

03/29/2023

A fantastic day working with the team at Penelakut Elementary School!

03/23/2023

Join us April 20th at 7 pm (ET). Registration link can be found on Pembroke’s Instagram page.