by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 15, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore practical, research-supported strategies to help elementary students develop stronger writing skills. We’ll cover why foundational skills like spelling, grammar, and sentence structure matter, how regular writing practice boosts confidence...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Jan 7, 2026 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we explore why multisensory reading instruction is a powerful way to help struggling readers — especially children with dyslexia — build stronger reading skills. You’ll learn how engaging sight, sound, movement, and touch together boosts decoding,...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Dec 14, 2025 | Podcasts |
n this episode, we explore the key reading skills second graders are expected to master — from advanced phonics and fluency to comprehension and vocabulary growth. You’ll get practical insights into how these standards build stronger, more confident readers and...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Dec 14, 2025 | Podcasts |
Join us as we break down what first-grade students typically learn when it comes to reading — from phonics and phonemic awareness to fluency, comprehension, and reading confidence. We’ll outline the key reading skills that set kids up for long-term literacy success...
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Dec 5, 2025 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we break down the difference between Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness — why one is a broader sense of hearing and manipulating language sounds (like rhymes, syllables, onset-rime) and the other zeroes in on individual sounds (phonemes)....
by Dr. Kim Southwell | Nov 30, 2025 | Podcasts |
In this episode, we dive into how to spark lifelong reading habits in children—covering cozy reading spaces, book choices that match kids’ interests, fun reading routines, and creative ways to bring stories to life.
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