About this episode

This episode explores the research on phonemic awareness and its importance in teaching reading, featuring insights from Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Shayne Piasta.

251: Phonemic awareness is essential for learning to read—but what does the research actually tell us about how to teach it? Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Shayne Piasta unpack what we know (and what we still don’t know) about rhyming, phonological sensitivity, phonemic awareness, and the role of letters. Find the show notes here. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff reso...

People in this episode

Host: Anna Geiger

Guests: Dr. Beth Phillips, Dr. Shayne Piasta

Topics covered

• phonemic awareness
• reading instruction
• rhyming
• phonological sensitivity
• letters

Keywords

• phonemic awareness
• reading
• education
• teaching methods
• phonological sensitivity
• rhyming
• letters

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