That’s why shared reading must be about more than “reading together.”
The Gladly Engaged Shared Reading Toolkit gives you a repeatable language routine that uses:
pictures
talk
repeated reading
vocabulary
and embedded phonics
to help multilingual learners build the language they need for reading and writing.
This routine helps multilingual learners build oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and writing, all from one shared reading text.
Many shared reading routines focus mostly on reading the text.
But multilingual learners often need:
more oral language
stronger vocabulary
repeated exposure
visuals and interaction
meaningful talk before reading fully clicks
That’s why this routine starts with:
pictures → talk → repeated language → shared reading → writing
Students are not just “reading the words.”
They are building the language behind the words.
And that changes comprehension completely.
✔ Uses your REAL curriculum and texts
No scripted program required.
✔ Builds vocabulary and oral language first
Because comprehension starts with language.
✔ Embeds phonics inside meaningful text
Students practice phonics in context, not isolation.
✔ Gives you a repeatable 5-day routine
Same structure each week. New content each time.
✔ Helps students talk, reread, interact, and write
So language sticks.
✔ Includes real classroom examples and planning support
You’ll see exactly what this looks like with actual students.
• Students confidently joining in because the language has been taught, repeated, and made visible
• Students understanding the text because they actually know the words inside it
• Shared reading that naturally supports vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and writing together
• A classroom full of talking, rereading, interaction, and meaningful language practice
• A weekly literacy routine that feels simple, structured, and repeatable
• You knowing exactly what to do each day without reinventing your lessons every week
✔ Printable Shared Reading Planning Guide
✔ Step-by-step video training
✔ Real classroom implementation examples
✔ A full 5-day shared reading routine
✔ Planning support for vocabulary, language objectives, and comprehension
✔ Phonics and word work routines embedded into shared reading
✔ Games, rereading routines, and partner activities
✔ Ready-to-use examples, chants, and classroom supports
✔ Week-at-a-glance planning pages
This toolkit helps you turn one meaningful text into an entire week of:
oral language
vocabulary
comprehension
phonics
rereading
and writing
using a repeatable structure that supports multilingual learners and works with your real curriculum.
No reinventing your literacy block.
No random activities.
No guessing what to do next.
Just a clear, language-rich routine you can use all year long.
✔ K–5 teachers wanting shared reading to feel more intentional
✔ Teachers supporting multilingual learners through oral language and vocabulary
✔ Teachers who want to connect speaking, reading, and writing together
✔ Teachers looking for a repeatable literacy routine that actually works with real curriculum
✔ Teachers tired of overplanning every literacy lesson
The Gladly Engaged Shared Reading Toolkit gives you a repeatable routine that helps multilingual learners build the language they need for reading and writing using the curriculum you already teach.
✔ Printable planning guide
✔ Video training
✔ Real classroom examples
✔ Repeatable 5-day structure
✔ Vocabulary + phonics in context
Start today and walk into your classroom with a clear plan for tomorrow.
2nd Grade DLTeacher
“These past three weeks have been priceless. I feel so confident after our time together, and my students were able to speak using content-specific vocabulary and write in a way that demonstrated understanding.”
“Jennica’s intentional modeling and support made shared reading feel manageable. Her daily check-ins and weekly Zoom calls equipped and empowered me to intentionally teach with purpose.”
3rd Grade Teacher
“This felt like having an incredible mentor teacher again. I feel reenergized, less anxious about planning, and more confident integrating literacy and content in meaningful ways.”