A little something to meet
the needs of your readers.
We’ve gathered our free printables here so they’re easy to find whenever you need them. Start with the big picture, or go straight to the condition that’s been on your mind this week. Print what helps, and share what you love.
Begin with the big picture.
Eight Conditions At-a-Glance
All eight conditions on one page, perfect for keeping close by while you plan.
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Growing Strong Mental Models
A friendly look at how readers build a picture in their minds as they go.
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The Conditions of Comprehension
Each condition, with a little about what it asks of a reader.
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The Simple View of Reading
Why word reading and language understanding both matter, and how they meet.
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Art to print, hang, and share.
Readers Grow a Story
A warm illustrated reminder from Jan that readers grow every story they read.
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Comprehension Quote
The same lovely idea in a simple, clean design.
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The Rowboat
When word reading and language understanding row together, the boat moves forward.
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Notes & References
A thoughtful collection of the studies behind mental modeling and its eight conditions.
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Research by Modality
Reading, writing, listening, and speaking research, gathered in one easy alphabetical list.
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The Science of Literacy Grid
The skill matters, and so does giving readers a meaningful reason to use it.
Download PDF →Everything here is free for your own classroom and professional learning. If a friend would enjoy these too, we’d love for you to share this page, so they always find the newest versions. We’re always happy to hear from you at connect@literacyheart.com