The Reading Brain: From Research to a Grade 1 Classroom (Science of Reading & Structured Literacy)

Ever wondered what truly happens in the brain when someone learns to read? This video transforms complex neuroscience into practical, teacher-friendly insights about the reading brain.

We'll explore the key neural pathways, explaining how phonological awareness, phonics, and fluency build strong readers. But we don't just stop at the research!

See how Kerry, a Grade 1 teacher, talks about the reading brain with her students, and hear an incredible young learner explain it in his own words.

This video offers valuable insights and practical tools to support your Science of Reading journey and empower students as confident readers.

In this video, you'll learn:
1. The neuroscience behind how the brain learns to read.
2. How a Grade 1 teacher effectively teaches the reading brain to her students.
3. A student's remarkable understanding of the reading brain.

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