In today's episode, we dive into the intricate process of learning to read and discuss if "your child is too young to learn how to read." Join us as we discuss brain development, sensory integration, and early literacy skills crucial for laying the foundation of proficient reading and writing abilities.

Main Discussion:

• The Information Highway: There's a plethora of information out there regarding when to start teaching your child to read. We'll sift through the noise and uncover evidence-based insights into early literacy education.
• Brain Development: Discover how millions of neural connections are formed every second during early childhood, laying the groundwork for future learning and cognitive abilities.
• Motor Skills: Explore the correlation between eye muscles, neck muscles, and inner ear development with reading proficiency.
• Early Literacy Skills: Uncover the essential early literacy skills children need for successful reading and writing.
• The Brain's Role in Reading: Explore the neural mechanisms involved in reading and writing. Learn about the visual word form area in the brain, responsible for storing sight words and decoding written language, and its implications for literacy development.

Understanding the connection to brain development, sensory integration, and early literacy skills is crucial for nurturing proficient readers and writers. If we use play, movement, and multi-sensory experiences, we can lay a solid foundation for lifelong literacy success.

K3 Resources:

• "Fat First Pencil"
• Pencil Grip
• Phonological Awareness YT Video
• Science of Reading Simplified: A Practical Guide for Parents
• Weekly Newsletter Sign Up
• FREE Literacy for Littles EBook
• The 5 Foundations of Reading: Essentials Every Parent Should Know
• Digital Resources

Additional Resources:

• First Things First - Brain Development
• ILS Learning Corner - Foundational Milestones in Reading Development
• EntoKey - Development of the Vestibular System and Balance Function

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