Dr. Julia B. Lindsey’s evidence-based routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending-and enjoying-what they read! You’ll find: 1. Need-to-know essentials of how kids learn to read. 2. Principles of high-quality foundational skills instruction. 3. Teacher-approved instructional "swaps" to improve early reading instruction. Dr. Lindsey addresses content learning, culturally responsive practices, and the importance of engaging readers from the start.