Teaching Comprehension: Quick Guide, F-2

About this teaching resource

The "Teaching Comprehension,: Quick Guide, F-2" is an essential PDF resource for early-years teachers, offering clear, practical strategies to foster deep understanding in young readers.

• This guide explains comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning and introduces key strategies—like predicting, inferring, and visualising—in authentic, engaging ways.
• With tips for building background knowledge, supporting vocabulary, and scaffolding student understanding, it aligns with the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, moving students toward independent reading success.
• Ideal for Foundation to Year 2 educators, this guide empowers teachers to create a strong comprehension foundation through meaningful reading experiences.