In this episode, Kristina Harrill, founder of Sweet for Kindergarten, joins me to share her passion for phonemic awareness and hands-on learning. We discuss the importance of bridging phonemic awareness and phonics instruction, debunk the myth that phonemic awareness has to be done in the dark, and dive into engaging, multisensory activities teachers can implement right away. Whether you’re an educator or a parent, this episode is packed with practical tips and tools to make phonemic awareness fun and impactful.

Key Takeaways:

Myth Busting about Phonemic Awareness
Connecting Phonemic Awareness to Phonics
3 Hands-On Activities for Blending

Resources Mentioned:

FREE 3-Day Video Series on the Power of Phonemic Awareness: www.sweetforkindergarten.com/power (Use code PODCAST for $5 off!)
Griffith and Olson Article (1992) - “Phonemic awareness helps beginning readers break the code”

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29. Hands-On Phonemic Awareness Activities with Kristina Harrill

Connect with Kristina Harrill