Struggling to help your kindergarteners blend sounds into words? In this episode, we’re diving into phonological and phonemic awareness—the essential skills young learners need for reading success. You’ll walk away with practical, fun strategies to build a rock-solid reading foundation from day one.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• The difference between phonological and phonemic awareness
• Why phonemic awareness is the #1 predictor of reading success
• Simple, engaging activities to help students blend, segment, and manipulate sounds
• How to make reading instruction more brain-friendly and effective

Tune in now and start strengthening your students' reading foundation!

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