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The Science of Reading with Dr. Irene Daria (E144)
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Today’s guest is Dr. Irene Daria, a developmental psychologist and passionate literacy advocate who has helped hundreds of children learn to read—including the children of celebrities. She’s also trained teachers in the science of reading and created the Steps to Reading program for parents.
Before entering the world of psychology, Dr. Daria worked as a journalist and editor, with bylines in The New York Times, Parents, Money, and more. She joins us to talk about what actually works when teaching kids to read—and what doesn’t.
Highlights:
Why balanced literacy and sight word learning often fall short
- What the Science of Reading says really works
- The five key components of reading:
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- How parents can advocate for change—and teach reading at home if needed
- Reading myths debunked
- The power of parent advocacy
- Tools to help your child become a confident reader
Connect with Irene Daria:
Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Why Johnny Can’t Read by Rudolf Flesch
- Colleen Hoover books
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Book Flight
- This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett
- Year of Yes by Shonda Rimes
- Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel
Dessert Pairing
- Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro
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