In this episode of Learning by Design, Krishna Cart explores how parents can play a pivotal role in their children’s literacy journey. Drawing on 25+ years of experience in literacy education, Krishna shares practical, research-backed strategies to build a literacy-rich home, nurture a love for reading and writing, and use technology mindfully. Whether you're supporting a beginning reader or a high school writer, this episode is packed with real-life, doable guidance for every stage of development.
⏱️ Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction to Literacy Education
- 02:50 – The Five Components of Literacy Development
- 05:59 – Practical Strategies for Fostering Literacy
- 08:52 – Utilizing Technology Mindfully
- 12:08 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Show Notes
- Host: Krishna Cart, National Board Certified Reading Specialist, founder of Young Scholars Circle (Masterpiece Academy)
- Focus Topics:
- Building a literacy-rich environment
- Modeling reading and writing at home
- Using tech wisely in education
- Reading comprehension and critical thinking development
- Supporting literacy from K–12
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