In this episode, we discuss best practices in reading and writing using decades of brain research and my own experiences teaching children to read.

National Reading Stats

• We discuss alarming stats on our reading scores in America
• I discuss what happens when we don't learn to read and write. What will their future look like?

Evolution of Reading and Writing

• Explore a 200-year evolution of reading and writing, from pictographs to alphabetic symbols.

Early Literacy Skills

• Dive into the foundational skills necessary for early literacy development.
• Explore vocabulary development, concepts of print, phonological awareness, memory, and fine motor skill development.

Reading Components

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