On Episode 16 of The KindlED Podcast, hosts Kaity and Adriane delve into the issue of illiteracy in the country and what to do about it. They also discuss the relevance of literacy in today's society, citing troubling statistics regarding reading difficulties in schools. They also touch on The 'Reading Wars' debate, whole language vs. phonics, and the importance of early exposure to language comprehension. You'll also learn how Kaity's interest in addressing illiteracy began with her curiosity and has since evolved into a passion for teaching children how to read (including the creation of Treasure Hunt Reading). And you'll learn how you can prepare your children for reading success. 🔗 RELEVANT LINKS 🔗 Treasure Hunt Reading FREE download Buy the print version of Treasure Hunt Reading Join the Treasure Hunt Reading Facebook group Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong The Simple View Of Reading 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST 🎙️ The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments. Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. ✍️ GOT A BURNING QUESTION? ✍️ We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to [email protected]. Let's dive into the conversation together! 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 🔥 Want more KindlED content? 💙 Connect with us