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The Foundation We Can't See: Why Preschool Oral Language Skills Matter in Early Literacy
Oral language is the foundation for all future learning. But what actually is oral language and how do we foster these skills in preschool. Discover 6 tips and a free game.
Melissa McCall
4 days ago7 min read
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Preschool Developmental Red Flags: Signs a Child May Be Struggling
Learn why noticing early literacy red flags is vital for our preschoolers.
Melissa McCall
Feb 26 min read
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Think Reading Struggles Begin in Kindergarten? New Research Says Otherwise
New Reseach on Reading Struggles Might Have You Thinking Differently About Preschool
Melissa McCall
Oct 2, 20257 min read
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Working SMARTER, Not HARDER - Embracing Repetition in Preschool Read Alouds
It is time to embrace repetition! Check out our three-step framework to reading aloud with a purpose!
Melissa McCall
Apr 4, 20255 min read
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What is the Science of Reading and WHY Does it Matter for Preschoolers?
As a former kindergarten teacher, I share a heavy heart with many educators. The statistic is alarming: 66% of fourth graders in the US aren't reading proficiently. There are a lot of factors that lead to this alarmingly high number, but one sticks out above the rest...teachers in the past were not taught the proper way to teach children to read. And...I was one of them! Just like countless other teachers across the nation, I wasn't equipped with the research and best pract
Melissa McCall
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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