They’re supposed to be reading to learn. 📚 But what if they’re still working to read? If students are burning all their brainpower decoding multisyllabic words, there’s very little left for comprehension. That’s not a strategy problem. That’s cognitive overload. 🧠 And sometimes the solution isn’t pushing forward harder, it’s going back to strengthen what was never automatic. Even in 4th. Even in 5th. Students can’t read to learn if they’re still fighting through the words. 📖 If you’re ready to close reading gaps with measurable, research-aligned practices, comment “READING” to explore the full 3–5 Science of Reading Conference Guide! #getyourteachon #scienceofreading #thirdgradeteacher #fourthgradeteacher #fifthgradeteacher