LAI RECOMMENDS:
Browse a selection of useful literacy resources recommended by our LAI executive committee members.
Recommended Websites / Blogs
NCSE: Language and Literacy Resources
PDST: Literacy Support
NCCA: Literacy Materials
International Literacy Association
UKLA: Literacy Supports & Resources
Professor Timothy Shanahan's blog: Shanahan on Literacy
Professor Nell K. Duke's website
Dr. Timothy Rasinski's website
Prof. Douglas Fisher & Prof. Nancy Frey's website: Fisher & Frey
Prof. Maryanne Wolfe's website
Dr. Mary Roche: Padlet of Useful Literacy Resources
Michael Rosen's website & blog
Mathew Tobin: Collection of Padlets on Children's Literature & Literacy
Mother Tongues: Supports for childhood bilingualism
There are many fantastic websites and blogs sharing high quality, research-informed resources which are free to access!
Recommended Podcasts
Emily Hanford Podcast Episodes
'Teach Me, Teacher' Podcast Episodes
Recommended Podcast Episodes: Inside Education by Dr. Seán Delaney
Gene Mehigan on Literacy and Disadvantage
Jennifer O'Sullivan on the teaching of reading
Peter Afflerbach on reading development
Margaret M. Clark on literacy and early childhood education
Brendan Culligan discusses spelling and handwriting
Eithne Kennedy and a panel of experts talk about PISA results from 2009
Gene Mehigan on vocabulary development
Mary Roche talks about critical thinking using picture books
Nell Duke on Literacy Education
Clara Fiorentini on Literacy and Social Media
Tara Concannon-Gibney on Early Years Literacy
Recommended Podcast Episodes: Teachthought podcast
What is Differentiation? with Drew Perkins and Carole Tomlinson
How can 'Beautiful Questions' improve teaching and learning? with Drew Perkins and Warren Berger
An introduction to critical pedagogy in the classroom with Dr. Elizabeth Bishop
Recommended Webinars
Teaching Council Ireland: Childhood Bilingualism (Feb 2019) and Inclusion for All (Nov 2018)
Teaching Council Ireland: Learning for All Series
International Literacy Associations - free literacy webinars
Reading Rockets: Literacy Webcasts
Explore some of these fantastic podcasts and a wealth of informative episodes. A great way to keep up with all things literacy when you are on the go!
Resources for children
Podcasts for children:
Stories:
Stories Podcast: A bedtime podcast for children of all ages
Listen Notes Podcast: Shakespeare Retold
Science:
Other:
Onassis: Live from Mount Olympus
Short & Curly: a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids & parents
Podcasts are a great way to develop and extend a wide range of children's literacy and language skills!
Recommended Reading
Sourcing Texts for Young Readers
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938 to present
Association for Library Service to Children Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present
Winners of the 2021 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards
The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards