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The Link Between Early Language and Reading
Oral language development from birth to age 3 provides the foundation for communication, literacy, and long-term academic success. A robust body of research consistently demonstrates that early interactions, caregiver engagement, and rich language exposure are essential to fostering these critical early skills. Milestones From Birth to Age 3 Oral language emerges long before children speak their first words. During the first three months, infants respond to familiar voices, c
Francine Swickheimer
Nov 253 min read


Building Strong Readers, One Sound at a Time
Why Daily Phonological Awareness Matters For teachers committed to building strong, confident readers, research consistently points to one key practice: short, consistent work with phonological awareness skills. Even spending a couple of minutes each day—focused on listening to and manipulating sounds—sharpens essential skills. The science of learning, including the spacing effect, reveals that frequent, brief practice helps students retain and apply concepts much better than
Francine Swickheimer
Sep 303 min read


Understanding and Preventing Reading Difficulties
As teachers, we’ve all had students who work hard but still struggle to make sense of print. It can be frustrating to know they’re putting in the effort yet not making the progress we hope for. David Kilpatrick’s Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties speaks directly to this challenge. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. Why It Matters for the Classroom
Francine Swickheimer
Sep 71 min read


Unlocking Reading with “Speech to Print”
When I first picked up Louisa Moats’ Speech to Print , I’ll admit—I wasn’t sure how practical a book about “language essentials” would feel in the day-to-day of teaching. But here’s the truth: this book has completely reshaped how I think about reading instruction, and I believe it can do the same for you. As an Amazon Associate, earnings are made from qualifying purchases, which helps support the work of EA Literacy & Learning. What I Love About This Book Moats takes somethi
Francine Swickheimer
Aug 282 min read
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