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When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book"

When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book"

Update: 2025-10-03
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Ever hear, “He’s not really reading—he just memorized it”? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin reframes memorization as an essential step in early literacy. From print awareness to story structure and fluency, those “memorized” books aren’t fake reading—they’re the spark that builds confident, joyful readers.

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When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book"

When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book"

Gina Pepin, Ed.D.