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81. Science of Reading 101 With Heidi from Droppin' Knowledge
Episode 81
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
Description
In this episode we have Science of Reading expert Heidi, from Droppin’ Knowledge who shares her journey into learning about Science of Reading and the importance of decoding skills over traditional sight word memorization. We discuss strategies for teachers to adapt outdated curriculum, focus on phonological awareness, and provide developmentally appropriate instruction for diverse classrooms. If you want to learn more about the Science of Reading, you don’t want to miss this episode!
In this episode we share:
- The Controversy of Balanced Literacy
- Effective Strategies for Teaching Reading
- The Reality of Science of Reading Curriculum
- Decodable Books: What to Look For
Connect with Heidi:
- Instagram - @droppinknowledgewithheidi
- Website - droppinknowledge.com
Connect with Zeba:
- Instagram - @kindergartencafe
- Facebook - @kindergartencafe
- Website - www.kindergartencafe.org
- Tik Tok - @kindergartencafe
Mentioned in this episode:
Caring Critters Books
Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/ Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/