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Title: From Silence to Story: A Practical Guide to Implementing Modeled Sustained Silent Reading (MSSR) in Our Early Childhood Classrooms and Homes
Language: English
Authors: Chang Wan-Chen (ORCID 0000-0003-1849-2405), Liao Chang-Yen (ORCID 0000-0001-5088-0753), Chan Tak-Wai
Source: Reading Teacher. 2026 79(6).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2026
Intended Audience: Teachers; Parents
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Kindergarten
Primary Education
Descriptors: Sustained Silent Reading, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten, Books, Family Environment, Classroom Communication, Parent Teacher Cooperation
Geographic Terms: Taiwan
DOI: 10.1002/trtr.70048
ISSN: 0034-0561
1936-2714
Abstract: Faced with the challenge of fostering genuine literacy engagement amidst curriculum demands and digital distractions, our "Reading for Tomorrow" initiative in Taiwan turned to Modeled Sustained Silent Reading (MSSR) as a cornerstone practice. This article offers a practical guide based on our experiences implementing MSSR across 30 diverse kindergartens. It explains the motivation for our book-focused approach and then details how we cultivated immersive reading environments, structured daily reading routines, and facilitated rich book talks in our classrooms. Furthermore, we outline our strategies for transforming parent-teacher relationships from passive communication to active co-creation, extending reading into the home. Our goal is to offer actionable insights for fellow literacy educators and parents seeking to cultivate joyful, lifelong readers.
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