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Let's listen to a song called Flower of My Youth. It comes from Lithuania. You'll hear this song in English and in Lithuanian. As you listen to the song, look for the letter y.
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.
Let's listen to a song called Flower of My Youth. It comes from Lithuania. You'll hear this song in English and in Lithuanian. As you listen to the song, look for the letter y.
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.
![Comprehension & Vocabulary — Reading as a Lifelong Tool for Learning
Discover how the brain learns to process content knowledge and the strategies needed to teach students reading comprehension skills with early literacy expert Julie Christensen, Director of Curriculum at Waterford.org.
This video is part of Waterfords Get Practical with the Science of Reading series. Sign up here for more expert insights into how you can turn the latest research into classroom practice: [https://www.waterford.org/science-of-reading]
#ScienceOfReading #ReadingComprehension #EarlyEd #EdTech #EarlyLiteracy
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. Comprehension & Vocabulary — Reading as a Lifelong Tool for Learning](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hfQWFLsbOuo/mqdefault.jpg)





![Science of Reading: Why Change the Way We Teach Literacy?
Julie Christensen, early literacy expert and Director of Curriculum at Waterford.org, answers the question: “Why is it so hard to change instructional practices?”
This video is an excerpt from Waterfords Get Practical with the Science of Reading series. Sign up here for more expert insights into how you can turn the latest research into classroom practice: [https://www.waterford.org/science-of-reading]
#EarlyLearning #LiteracyCurriculum #Literacy
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. Science of Reading: Why Change the Way We Teach Literacy?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k5K2XYs0yK8/mqdefault.jpg)


![Science of Reading: Teaching Phonics and Phonemic Awareness
Julie Christensen, early literacy expert and Director of Curriculum at Waterford.org, answers the question: “What advice can you offer when teachers indicate that they need more help with phonics and phonemic awareness?”
This video is an excerpt from Waterfords Get Practical with the Science of Reading series. Sign up here for more expert insights into how you can turn the latest research into classroom practice: [https://www.waterford.org/science-of-reading]
#Phonics #PhonemicAwareness #Literacy
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. Science of Reading: Teaching Phonics and Phonemic Awareness](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lS2GLQEhzw0/mqdefault.jpg)
![Science of Reading: What Educators Should Observe
Julie Christensen, early literacy expert and Director of Curriculum at Waterford.org, answers the question: What should supervisors look for when they observe reading instruction?
This video is an excerpt from Waterfords Get Practical with the Science of Reading series. Sign up here for more expert insights into how you can turn the latest research into classroom practice: [https://www.waterford.org/science-of-reading]
#EarlyLiteracy #ReadingSkills #ElementaryEducation
About Waterford:
Waterford.org is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to proven early education programs for children and the adults who support them.
Partnering with caring adults at school, home, and early childhood centers, Waterford.org offers tailored learning experiences in reading, math, and science that cater to the unique needs of every child, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. Science of Reading: What Educators Should Observe](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ldtNeGSfZ5E/mqdefault.jpg)