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Welcome to Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher with Dr. Gina Pepin! In this inspiring episode, “Learning to Read Should Not Just Be Taught – It Should Be Experienced and Celebrated!”, Dr. Gina Pepin invites educators to see reading instruction in a whole new light. Instead of simply teaching reading as a set of mechanical skills, Dr. Pepin shares practical strategies for transforming your classroom into a celebration of reading—making it an immersive, joyful, and shared experience for every student.

Explore five actionable steps:

• Creating a rich, reading-friendly classroom environment
• Making reading a shared and social experience
• Celebrating student milestones and achievements
• Making reading personal and relevant
• Ensuring reading is fun and playful, not a chore

Dr. Pepin provides real-world tips such as setting up cozy book nooks, hosting read-alouds, organizing book parties, and empowering students to choose books that reflect their passions and interests. With a focus on engagement, connection, and celebration, this episode will equip you with the tools to cultivate lifelong readers in your classroom.

Whether you’re a veteran educator or just starting your teaching journey, tune in for inspiration and simple, effective ways to help your students experience and celebrate the magic of reading every day.

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