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Creating Neural Pathways for Literacy

$25.00

Dive into the neuroscience of reading with “Creating Neural Pathways for Literacy,” a course designed to help early childhood educators activate and understand the brain regions involved in literacy. Learn about the crucial role of phonics, handwriting, and vocabulary in reading instruction, and explore why neuroscience supports phonics over whole language approaches. The course offers practical strategies grounded in the Science of Reading, designed for preschool classrooms to support the emergent stage of literacy. These strategies include how to enhance vocabulary and activate the letterbox region of the brain, which is crucial for reading.

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Ideal for preschool teachers experienced in planning literacy curricula, this course breaks down complex neuroscience principles into understandable concepts that can be directly applied in the classroom. You will receive downloadable materials and actionable strategies to support the development of neural pathways for literacy in young children effectively. Enroll today to start making a scientifically informed impact on your students’ literacy development.

What You Will Learn:

Identify brain areas involved in literacy and understand their roles in creating neural pathways necessary for reading.
Distinguish between phonics and whole language approaches and understand the neuroscience supporting the effectiveness of phonics.
Utilize practical classroom activities that promote vocabulary development and activate the letterbox region of the brain.
Analyze classroom practices to ensure they support the development of neural pathways essential for reading.

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