Have you been hearing the term Science of Reading and wondering what it actually means?

In this episode of The Education Connection, I share my perspective and explore what the Science of Reading is and how it connects to the five essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

As I learned more about the Science of Reading, I realized that many of these components have been part of reading instruction for years. At the same time, the conversation has encouraged me to reflect on my own teaching practice and consider how all five components work together to help children become successful readers.

In this episode, we'll:

• Define the Science of Reading

• Explore the five essential compon ...