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Growing Great Readers
The French Phonics & Foundations Blog

Welcome to Growing Great Readers – French Phonics & Foundations. This blog is where I will share the research, insights, and practical wisdom that shape my Super Science of Reading program.

I recently completed my coursework for my Master of Education in Language & Literacy, a journey that deepened my understanding of structured literacy, bilingualism, French Immersion pedagogy, and how children learn to read. Here, I break down that learning in clear, accessible, teacher-friendly ways—always connecting research to real classroom practice.

My goal is to support FI educators with evidence-based strategies that build strong, confident, joyful readers, and to make the science behind literacy instruction both usable and inspiring.

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Values & Vision

Start here to learn a little about who I am, what I believe about teaching literacy, and what I hope for the future of FI teaching and learning.

Equity & French Immersion: Who Belongs in FI?

Do children with learning disabilities (LDs) and other learning challenges belong in French Immersion? In education, we often talk about equity through the lenses of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, or ability. These conversations matter deeply.But one equity issue that is rarely discussed — and yet affects every part of a child’s academic life — is equitable access to high-quality reading instruction . And in French Immersion (FI), this gap becomes even more vis

The Right to Read in French Immersion: What FI Teachers Need to Know

In 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada determined that learning to read is a basic and critically important human right. Ten years later, the Ontario Human Rights Commission published the Right to Read Inquiry Report, in which Ontario was given a failing grade for reading instruction. Over one million children in Canada are estimated to be “below grade level” in reading. Despite decades of research outlining best practices in early literacy instruction, the Ontario curriculum

Super SOR Teacher Guide

Incase you are like me, and prefer getting ALL of your information in one place, I have added the French Phonics & Foundations: A guide for French Immersion Teachers based on the Science of Reading here for you to download and read! It is also available to download on my TPT store. I have delayed posting the Updated Guide because it never feels FINISHED. There's so much more I could add! But I thought that something is better than nothing. It is a work in progress, so please

Reading Research

The Science of Reading has become something of a buzzword — but what does it actually mean? It’s often associated mainly with phonics, yet the research on learning to read is far broader and touches every part of literacy instruction. If we say our practice is “research-based,” then it’s worth asking: What does the research really say?

Here, I’ve tried to offer a clear, accessible overview of some of the most important concepts shaping effective reading instruction — especially in bilingual and French Immersion settings. While this research is what my Super SOR Program is based on, understanding the principles behind effective literacy instruction will support your teaching no matter what materials or programs you use.

Ultimately, teaching is both a science and an art. My hope is that learning about the research helps you strengthen your professional judgement, adapt instruction to meet the needs of your learners, and feel confident making informed decisions about literacy instruction in your FI classroom.

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Madame Oz

French Educational Resources

Growing Great Readers The French Phonics & Foundations Blog

Equity & French Immersion: Who Belongs in FI?

The Right to Read in French Immersion: What FI Teachers Need to Know

Super SOR Teacher Guide

Growing Great Readers
The French Phonics & Foundations Blog