23. Why is Reading Fluency Important? with Dr. Heather Kenny from Unleashed Innovation

Why is reading fluency important? Dr. Heather Kenny from Unleashed Innovation joins me to unpack the critical role of fluency in reading development. Together, we explore why fluency is often described as the bridge between word recognition and language comprehension, discuss research-backed insights, and share actionable strategies to address fluency challenges. Dr. Kenny’s expertise provides clarity on how fluency integrates accuracy, rate, and prosody to drive skilled reading, making this a must-listen episode for all educators.

Key Takeaways:

• Fluency as a Bridge
• Components of Fluency
• Challenges of Fluency
• Identifying Fluency Struggles
• Actionable Fluency Strategies

Resources Mentioned:

• Sounder and Friends App
• Sounder and Friends on YouTube
• Really Great Reading’s Heart Word Method
• Top 10 Tips Webinar: A practical webinar for K-2 teachers focused on improving fluency outcomes.
• FREE Fluency Resource Pack

Where to Find Dr. Heather Kenny:

• Website: Unleashed Innovation
• Unleashed Innovation: Instagram | Facebook
• Sounder and Friends: Instagram | Facebook
• Email: hkenny@unleashed-innovation.com
• Upcoming Webinar: Top 10 Tips for Building Fluency in Grades K-2

This episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies for addressing fluency challenges in the classroom. Tune in to learn how to support your students in becoming skilled, fluent readers!

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