In today’s episode, we drop some knowledge with one of our favorite teachers, Heidi Jane. You might recognize her as Droppin Knowledge With Heidi on Instagram or LearningWithHeidi on TikTok! What’s the difference between sight words and heart words? How does knowing letter sounds help students when they begin decoding? Why did Heidi choose the trademark Literacy and Justice for All? Heidi shares her journey from balanced literacy to science of reading with the goal of reaching the everyday classroom teacher. Digressions include This Is Us, Mandy Moore, and TikTok. 

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• Ep. 71: Science of Reading Part 2: Decodable Texts, Sound Walls, and the Aim of Early Literacy 
• Ep. 66: Re-Thinking the Reading Rope with Nell Duke 

Resources 

• Where to Begin - Check out Heidi’s recommendations for where to begin on your science of reading journey. 
• Follow Heidi on TikTok and Instagram, and be sure to check out her website, LiteracyandJusticeforAll.
• Want Science of Reading merch? Heidi has it! Click here for tee shirts, sweatshirts, and more ways to flaunt reading science around your town! 

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