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Connecting the Dots between Talking and Learnin...
Remembering the alphabet is akin to remembering a number line. There is a visual component that links to sound. There is a sequence to ensure both uniformity and memory. We...
Connecting the Dots between Talking and Learnin...
Remembering the alphabet is akin to remembering a number line. There is a visual component that links to sound. There is a sequence to ensure both uniformity and memory. We...

The Rhyme or Reason of Early Literacy
I remember those days so clearly now, listening to my husband read to our toddlers. We had a nap routine of reading 1-2 books and a bedtime routine of reading...
The Rhyme or Reason of Early Literacy
I remember those days so clearly now, listening to my husband read to our toddlers. We had a nap routine of reading 1-2 books and a bedtime routine of reading...

Slide Into Summer
You may wonder if Summer Slide is even real. Is it just a worry? Does it apply to everyone? What about learners who struggle but want a rest from practicing the skills...
Slide Into Summer
You may wonder if Summer Slide is even real. Is it just a worry? Does it apply to everyone? What about learners who struggle but want a rest from practicing the skills...

Noticing Names
If children naturally notice the first sound in their first name, why not explicitly teach them to use all the sounds in all their names? Or better still, all the...
Noticing Names
If children naturally notice the first sound in their first name, why not explicitly teach them to use all the sounds in all their names? Or better still, all the...

Learner-Based Language Arts Part 3: Solidifying...
How to plan for the greatest growth! This blog accompanies Rooted in Podcast S3E3: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 3: Solidifying & Applying Skills. We recommend referencing the blog while you listen...
Learner-Based Language Arts Part 3: Solidifying...
How to plan for the greatest growth! This blog accompanies Rooted in Podcast S3E3: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 3: Solidifying & Applying Skills. We recommend referencing the blog while you listen...

Learner-Based Language Arts Part 2: Gaining and...
How to plan for the greatest growth! This blog accompanies Rooted in Podcast S3E2: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 2: Gaining & Practicing Skills. We recommend referencing the blog while you listen...
Learner-Based Language Arts Part 2: Gaining and...
How to plan for the greatest growth! This blog accompanies Rooted in Podcast S3E2: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 2: Gaining & Practicing Skills. We recommend referencing the blog while you listen...