In this episode, join Miss Betsy Hickey as she takes us on a heartfelt journey through her teaching career, from her time as a kindergarten teacher to her current role in preschool education. With a passion for social-emotional and academic growth, Miss Betsy shares her insights on the incredible development that occurs within a single school year, especially focusing on the foundational skills of reading.
Discover the magic of early literacy as Miss Betsy talks about the significance of phonemic awareness and how it plays a critical role in young children's reading journey. She explains how multisensory teaching methods, using tools such as shaving cream, sand, and songs, make letter learning a fun and engaging experience for preschoolers.
Miss Betsy also unveils the success of using "Teaching Strategies Gold" to track student progress, highlighting that the greatest growth was noted in literacy and math. Through intentional and creative instruction, preschoolers not only learned to identify letter sounds but also developed skills in phonetic spelling and writing, paving the way for their future success as confident readers.
Join us as we celebrate the joy and rewards of teaching, where Miss Betsy Hickey shares the gratifying moments of witnessing her students' bright eyes and proud smiles at their remarkable progress in early literacy.
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