Building a Strong Reading Foundation in Kindergarten

25/06/2024 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Building a Strong Reading Foundation in Kindergarten

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Struggling to help your kindergarteners blend sounds into words? In this episode, we’re diving into phonological and phonemic awareness—the essential skills young learners need for reading success. You’ll walk away with practical, fun strategies to build a rock-solid reading foundation from day one.In this episode, we’ll talk about:The difference between phonological and phonemic awarenessWhy phonemic awareness is the #1 predictor of reading successSimple, engaging activities to help students blend, segment, and manipulate soundsHow to make reading instruction more brain-friendly and effectiveTune in now and start strengthening your students' reading foundation!Show links:Grab a YEAR of 5-minute phonological awareness warm ups!Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member.Rate, review, and follow:If you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!And while you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!

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