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Letter Sounds That Stick: 8 Research Backed Strategies that Actually Work

Letter Sounds That Stick: 8 Research Backed Strategies that Actually Work

Update: 2025-07-21
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In today’s episode, Amie breaks down eight essential, research-backed strategies for teaching letter sounds in ways that are practical, effective, and rooted in the science of reading. These aren’t trendy tricks or rigid programs—they’re flexible, powerful routines that actually work in real classrooms with real kids.

From why we should teach letter names and sounds together, to what letters to teach first, and how to move beyond the outdated “letter of the week” model, this episode will walk you through the what, why, and how of early alphabet instruction. You’ll also learn simple ways to embed multisensory routines, keep the pace moving, and build automaticitythrough daily review—without burning out or overcomplicating your day.

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Letter Sounds That Stick: 8 Research Backed Strategies that Actually Work

Letter Sounds That Stick: 8 Research Backed Strategies that Actually Work

Amie Burkholder