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?

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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/