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How do we learn to read - and why is it hard?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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The Whole Word Approach to Teaching Kids to Read

The whole word way of teaching has been around for a long time, all the way back to when public schools started. It seemed like it helped kids start reading whole words faster. Scientists found that sounding things out was actually a way better way to teach kids to read.

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