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
Episode 9- Vowels
This is one of our favorite episodes! We had so much fun recording it as we experimented with singing using only vowels and only consonants and consequently had a great conversation about the importance of vowels and the challenges of teaching them.
References:
Letrs Manual Volume 1 pg. 119 by Louisa C. Moats and Carol A. Tolman
"Not So Lazy Schwa" by Yvette Manns
Music is "Funday" by bensound.com