
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In today's episode, Amie breaks down eight essential, research-backed strategies for teaching letter sounds in ways that are practical, effective, and rooted in the science of reading. These aren't trendy tricks or rigid programs—they're flexible, powerful routines that actually work in real classrooms with real kids.
From why we should teach letter names and sounds together, to what letters to teach first, and how to move beyond the outdated "letter of the week" model, this episode will walk you through the what, why, and how of early alphabet instruction. You'll also learn simple ways to embed multisensory routines, keep the pace moving, and build automaticitythrough daily review—without burning out or overcomplicating your day.
See Full Show Notes Here
By Amie Burkholder4.6
2424 ratings
In today's episode, Amie breaks down eight essential, research-backed strategies for teaching letter sounds in ways that are practical, effective, and rooted in the science of reading. These aren't trendy tricks or rigid programs—they're flexible, powerful routines that actually work in real classrooms with real kids.
From why we should teach letter names and sounds together, to what letters to teach first, and how to move beyond the outdated "letter of the week" model, this episode will walk you through the what, why, and how of early alphabet instruction. You'll also learn simple ways to embed multisensory routines, keep the pace moving, and build automaticitythrough daily review—without burning out or overcomplicating your day.
See Full Show Notes Here

7,290 Listeners

441 Listeners

619 Listeners

659 Listeners

51 Listeners

213 Listeners

41,668 Listeners

137 Listeners

65 Listeners

20,609 Listeners

83 Listeners

11,120 Listeners

42 Listeners

54 Listeners

25 Listeners