Early Wondering Minds — Page 2

Research shows decodable texts build decoding skills better than leveled readers alone.

Children must isolate individual sounds before learning which letters represent them.

Decoding mastery means nothing without vocabulary to anchor meaning.

Phonemic awareness and letter sounds in kindergarten predict reading success for years to come.

Research shows reading gaps stem from missing building blocks, not lack of ability.

Brain imaging shows dyslexia signals in infancy, years before schools typically look.