Building Blocks of Early Literacy: A Dive into Vital Skills with Maranda Schoppert
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Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they welcome Maranda Schoppert, Program Manager for Early Literacy and Children's Services at Montgomery County Public Libraries. With over 11 years of experience working with young children and caregivers, Maranda brings valuable insights into the foundational skills that set children on the path to becoming confident readers.
In this episode, listeners will discover what early literacy truly means, why it matters before a child can even read, and how families and educators can nurture these skills through everyday activities.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Early Literacy (00:00:00)
2. Six Essential Literacy Skills (00:01:36)
3. Brain Development and Academic Success (00:07:45)
4. Library Programs for Young Children (00:09:03)
5. Five Practices for Building Literacy (00:13:42)
6. Connecting with Library Resources (00:22:06)
4 episodes