Building Thinking Readers, One Strategy at a Time
If your students can read the words but struggle to make meaning, you’re not alone. This free starter kit gives you practical, no-prep tools to boost metacognition and critical thinking — so every student can become a reader who truly thinks.
The Thinking Reader Starts Here!
Get your FREE Thinking Reader Starter Kit — a practical, powerful preview of The Thinking Reader book, packed with ready-to-use tools to help students think deeply, read strategically, and grow into confident, critical readers.
Are your students reading… but not really thinking?
Do they breeze through a book, yet struggle to explain what they’ve read, connect ideas, or reflect on deeper meaning?
If you've ever wondered:
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“How can I help my students move beyond surface-level reading?”
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“How do I teach metacognition in a way that actually sticks?”
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“What does critical thinking look like in the literacy block?”
…then this free starter kit was made for you.
Inside, you'll find simple yet powerful tools that spark thoughtful reading, encourage student reflection, and guide deeper discussion. It’s a preview of what’s inside The Thinking Reader — and the first step toward transforming your students into purposeful, metacognitive readers.
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SPARK!
Spark deeper thinking with simple tools that prompt reflection, connection, and curiosity during every reading experience.
EMPOWER!
Empower your students to take ownership of their reading by using metacognitive strategies that build independence and confidence.
TRANSFORM!
Transform your literacy block with meaningful, ready-to-use resources that shift students from passive readers to critical thinkers.
Here is What You'll Get!
✅ Mindset Posters – Reinforce the traits of a critical reader
✅ Reflection Tools – Promote student thinking about their identity, habits, and growth
✅ Schema Boosting Materials – Lesson plans, flipbooks, and exit tickets to activate background knowledge
✅ Sticky Note Prompts + Metacognition Choice Board – Engage readers during independent reading
✅ Critical Thinking Prompts – 30 thought-provoking questions to spark classroom discussion
✅ Resilience Resources – Struggle scenarios, growth mindset tools, and a certificate to celebrate perseverance
AND MORE! 109 Pages to be exact!
Empower Your Students BEYOND the Page
Many students can read the words, but not all can think about what they read. This resource helps shift your instruction from passive consumption to active comprehension. You’ll guide students to analyze, question, and reflect as they read — fostering lifelong skills that go beyond the test.
Practical Tools You Can USE Tomorrow
You don’t need to revamp your curriculum — just enhance it with easy-to-implement tools. The Starter Kit is full of flexible resources that fit into your existing routines. Perfect for busy teachers who want meaningful impact without more prep time.
Rooted in Research, Designed for the Classroom
Based on the framework in The Thinking Reader and grounded in current reading science, this kit blends the latest research with practical strategies. It’s made by a teacher for teachers — no fluff, no jargon — just smart, student-centered resources that make a difference.
Be the Teacher Who Teaches THINKING! đź§
Reading is more than decoding — it’s about meaning-making. The Thinking Reader Starter Kit helps you build metacognitive routines that empower your students to read with curiosity, confidence, and independence. Ready to start? Your classroom of thinkers is just one click away.
Start Building Thinking Readers TODAY!
You don’t need a complete curriculum overhaul — just the right tools to make a big impact. This free starter kit gives you everything you need to take the first step.
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