Join Dr. Wendy Amato in this episode of Teaching Channel Talks for an inspiring conversation with Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, President of Mrs. Wordsmith. Discover how Mrs. Wordsmith is revolutionizing literacy education with tools like Word Tag and Readdiculous, blending explicit instruction with gamified learning. Brandon shares his passion for addressing the literacy crisis, unpacking the impact of reading proficiency on health, economic success, and personal growth. Learn how innovative solutions and bold strategies can empower educators and families to close literacy gaps and create brighter futures for all students.

Resources for Continued Learning

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Amato speaks with Brandon Cardet-Hernandez about the critical state of literacy in the United States. They discuss the importance of explicit instruction, phonics-based learning, and innovative tools that educators can use to bridge literacy gaps.

Explore the tools and resources mentioned in the episode to support literacy in your classroom or at home:

• Word Tag: Boost vocabulary skills with this engaging game that combines spaced repetition and game-based learning. Ideal for classroom and at-home use, Word Tag has been shown to increase vocabulary scores by 43% in just one month. Learn more and try it free for three months!
• Readiculous: Strengthen foundational reading skills with this Science of Reading-backed phonics game. With just 10 minutes of gameplay daily, Readiculous helps young learners master phonemes and sight words in a fun and interactive way. Discover more and claim your free trial!

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