Is there a way to make early reading intervention fun, effective, and accessible for all children? PlayRoly is proving that the answer is yes!
In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer sits down with Lisa Sturdy, founder of PlayRoly, to discuss how this free literacy tool is helping young learners develop phonemic awareness engagingly and playfully.
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Play Roly: Available for free at www.playroly.com
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TIME STAMPS
00:30 Lisa’s background in commercial real estate and her transition to education
02:34 The inspiration behind PlayRoly and why early intervention matters
04:42 The challenges of early dyslexia intervention in Canada vs. the U.S.
07:41 British Columbia’s new kindergarten screening initiative
10:09 Expansion of structured literacy in Canadian provinces
11:10 How PlayRoly works, including free access and app features
14:37 Understanding phoneme blending and its role in literacy
17:39 Writing integration within PlayRoly and its impact on literacy
20:15 The role of movement in learning with PlayRoly (Roly ball activity)
21:24 Lisa’s personal connection to dyslexia and supporting her family
22:44 How teachers and parents can access PlayRoly
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