Join Deedee Wills and Hilary Statum in this engaging episode of “From Research to Recess,” where they dive into Chapter 4 of “Next Steps in Literacy Instruction.” This packed episode explores everything you need to know about phonics—encoding, decoding, word recognition, and more!
Whether you're a classroom teacher or a homeschool parent, you'll discover actionable strategies and research-backed tips to build strong reading foundations. Learn how to assess and boost letter naming fluency, why automaticity matters for early learners, and how fun activities like alphabet arcs, match-it games, and bingo can make phonics practice memorable for students.
Discover the key phases of word recognition development, the importance of connecting letters to sounds, and effective ways to monitor student progress—including tips on using ESGI and norm-referenced assessments. Plus, Deedee Wills and Hilary Statum discuss adjusting instruction for struggling readers, teaching both uppercase and lowercase letters, and incorporating morphological awareness for greater reading success.
If you’re searching for classroom-ready resources and simple ways to make your phonics lessons more effective, you won’t want to miss this episode! Subscribe and listen for practical, easy-to-implement ideas that turn research into real results.
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