Kindergarten Cafe Podcast

78. Building Effective Literacy Centers with the Science of Reading


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What are your thoughts on the Science of Reading? Well, in this episode, I explain what the Science of Reading is and its impact on designing effective literacy centers. I highlight the key pillars of literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and advocate for a balanced approach. I also tell you about the various literacy centers I implement, including a Word Work Center and interactive group activities, which adapt throughout the year to support students’ evolving skills. 

In this episode I share:
  • The Science of Reading Explained
  • Designing Effective Literacy Centers
  • Adapting Centers Throughout the Year
  • Future Plans for Literacy Focus

Centers:
  • Vocabulary Activities & Games for Kindergarten | Literacy Centers
  • Kindergarten Decodable Passages | Printable and Progressive Phonics Readers
  • Kindergarten Decodable Readers BUNDLE! | Progressing Skills |Just Print and Read
  • Teaching Kids to Draw | Introduction to Drawing | Drawing Journal | Fine Motor
  • Kindergarten Phonics Activities Bundle | Centers, Small Groups, Interventions
  • Alphabet Worksheets Bundle | Alphabet Literacy Centers and Journals
  • High Frequency Word Practice | Sight Word Spelling & Reading Games

Scarsborough’s Rope:
  • Can Scarborough's Reading Rope Transform the Approach to Literacy Instruction?

Connect with Zeba:
  • Instagram - @kindergartencafe
  • Facebook - @kindergartencafe
  • Website - www.kindergartencafe.org
  • Tik Tok - @kindergartencafe

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