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Teachers, principals, reading specialists, and district leaders share how Secret Stories transformed their classrooms.
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Last year, at this time we had 11 kindergarten students reading at or above grade level. This year, we have 34! The Secret Stories are better than anything out there for quickly transforming kids into REAL readers and writers!
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Administrator
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Last year, at this time we had 11 kindergarten students reading at or above grade level. This year, we have 34! The Secret Stories are better than anything out there for quickly transforming kids into REAL readers and writers!
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Teacher
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I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE HAPPY WITH A PURCHASE FOR MY CLASSROOM! Of my 15 students, 8 are already at level J, and the others are on track. The Reading Recovery coaches are now using the Secrets with their students too.
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ELL / International
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Secret Stories is a game-changer for so many kids here in Dubai! All our kids are ELLs. Using the Better Alphabet Song, by November 3rd, 98% of my kindergartners knew ALL of the letters and sounds!
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Administrator
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One teacher got this for her classroom and her class went so far, so fast she nearly passed up the next grade level!
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Teacher
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I once read a post by another teacher in an online discussion about Secret Stories being the 'lifeblood of her classroom.' So of course, I had to try it. And wow, that really nailed it. The Secrets really do permeate every aspect of our day, not just when reading and writing, but ALL DAY LONG, and even outside the classroom. I have heard others say that Secrets are the most-used tool in their classrooms, but I would go a step further and say that Secret Stories has made me the teacher that I've always wanted to be. They don't just make it easy to teach reading, they make it FUN! And not just for the kids, but for me too!
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Teacher
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I have been an elementary teacher more years than I can count, and the strategies you shared were more beneficial than anything I have ever brought back to my classroom!
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Administrator
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I attended a workshop with you a few years ago and have since implemented your strategies in two schools. We are hoping to be Title I next year, which would allow for additional professional development and hopefully for you to come out and work with my staff. As the kids would say... ‘You rock!’
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Reading Specialist
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Your program is amazing. He loves the stories, and I can finally see him actually ‘getting’ the whole decoding thing. I’m personally purchasing the program!
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Teacher
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Wow! What a difference this made in only 2 short weeks! My students can’t start their day without learning a new ‘secret’ and singing the letter run songs. Thanks so much!
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Special Needs
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Working with a stroke survivor using your program has started to make a major difference in her reading ability. Thank you, Katie, for making this program so readily available.
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Teacher
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Our curriculum lacks phonics. Secret Stories is a game changer. I had my boss purchase 4 sets for new teachers.
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Administrator
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You did it! You harnessed muscle memory for phonics skill acquisition. Genius!
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ELL / International
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Keynote speaker Katie Garner shared a brain-based way to explain phonics patterns and exceptions. My students can already tell you why vowels say their names. They are Superheroes!
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Teacher
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After just two days I realized I could no longer teach reading or writing without them! It is amazing how easily they remember!
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Teacher
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I bought my book and original set of posters years ago. One of the BEST classroom purchases I have made in 12 years of teaching!
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Administrator
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Since your workshop, I’ve seen these strategies in action in many schools. The Secret Stories are becoming a hit here!
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Special Needs
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My friend had a stroke and lost her ability to read. The Secret Stories helped her regain skills. What a difference this has made in so many lives!
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Teacher
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These are the most useful and interactive posters I have in my classroom. If nothing else goes on your walls, hang these posters!
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Teacher
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I had the pleasure of coming to your session at the Maryland Conference last year. My kids are writing more than ever and had their vowel sounds down within a month.
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Reading Specialist
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I use Secret Stories with all of my K-4 students. I believe they are the key to teaching reading and helping students actually ‘get it.’
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Teacher
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Thanks to my experience in Oklahoma, I now use Secret Stories. Phonics is now by far my favorite (and my kids’ favorite) time of the day!
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Administrator
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My K-5 intervention reading groups are reaping amazing rewards from this resource!
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Teacher
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Secret Stories are THE BOMB! My kiddos remember everything. Parents ask about it at conferences.
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Teacher
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The Secret Stories are the life-blood of our classroom. We can’t read words without them.
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Teacher
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It’s only September and I am amazed at how quickly they are picking up the Secret Stories and applying them!
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Teacher
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My students know EVERY letter and sound. Saxon phonics just didn’t work. We love your Secret Stories!
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Teacher
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These are the most useful and interactive posters I have in my classroom.
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Media
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The Secret Stories provide an amazing body of brain research and a high quality model for young learners.
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