Kandice and Bel Closing the Early Literacy Gap
We are two educators and mothers who share a passion for early literacy. As educators we have noticed the devastating gap between many children's abilities and the expectations for proficiency in learning to read and write. We have great desire to catch those children who are falling through the cracks and put them on the pathway to academic success. This podcast is our attempt to reach out to all of the fellow educators, parents and anyone else who works with children to share research and our ideas about closing the early literacy gap! Come and join us as we become part of this great conversation!
Kandice and Bel Closing the Early Literacy Gap
Ep. 8- Phonics
In this episode we discuss the following three big questions surrounding the teaching of letters and sounds:
1. Shoud we teach the names of letters first, sounds first, or teach them at the same time?
2. How fast should we teach the letters and sounds?
3. How should we handle the complexities of English in connecting sounds to letters?
References used:
"Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills" by Judith R. Birsh and Suzanne Carreker
"Reading Above the Fray" by Julia B. Lindsey
"Teach More- Faster!" by Madeline Hunter
Melissa and Lori Love Literacy podcast episode 189 with Julie VanLier talking about EBLI principles.
https://literacypodcast.com/podcast?podcast=Buzzsprout-14638480
"I Love Lucy" Language Episode https://youtu.be/uZV40f0cXF4?si=6xlli4jQG5zTTW0o
Music is "Funday" by bensound.com