
 Brave Writer
 Brave Writer 175. Reading Simplified with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg
 Mar 8, 2023 
 Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, founder of Reading Simplified, discusses the challenges of traditional reading instruction, the importance of phonics, and her streamlined approach called reading simplified. She also introduces the Switch It Game for phonemic awareness and the Quill program for young children. The benefits of physical letter tiles in teaching reading and overcoming perfectionism in writing are explored. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 5min 
 The Crisis of Reading Instruction and its Impact on Children 
 05:20 • 2min 
 Teaching Phonics: The Science and Approach 
 07:18 • 14min 
 Teaching Reading through Playfulness and the Introduction of the Quill Program 
 21:11 • 4min 
 Options for Purchasing a Reading Program 
 25:37 • 30min 
 Teaching Reading with Physical Letter Tiles 
 55:39 • 2min 
 Overcoming Perfectionism and Enjoying Writing 
 57:34 • 10min 
