Brain Friendly Reading Strategies That Actually Work
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher · Vick Davis, Malia Hollowell, Cool Cat Teacher
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Show Notes
In this episode, Malia Hollowell shares actionable, science-backed strategies to transform early reading instruction. Learn how to organize sight words by phonics rules, leverage spoken language as your teaching superpower, support dyslexic learners, and use word ladders for real reading growth. You'll also discover why leveled readers fall short and how to find trustworthy literacy resources.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to organize sight words by phonics rules instead of random lists
- Why spoken language and sound tapping beats flashcard drilling
- How to support the 20% of learners with dyslexia using audio-focused strategies
- Why word ladders are more effective than traditional leveled readers
- Where to find trustworthy literacy sources backed by research
- Free editable sight word games from Playdough to Plato
Show Notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e929
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