How the brain learns to read
Understand the neuroscience of reading acquisition and evidence-based approaches to literacy development. This foundational module covers how the brain repurposes existing circuits for reading, the science behind phonics instruction, dyslexia identification and intervention, building reading fluency, and developing deep comprehension skills.
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How the brain repurposes ancient circuits to decode written language—and why reading is fundamentally unnatural.
31 completedThe science of phonics, why whole language failed, and the Simple View of Reading that ended the reading wars.
31 completedThe neurological basis of dyslexia, early warning signs, evidence-based interventions, and what doesn't work.
31 completedAutomaticity, the fluency bridge, the Matthew Effect, and why reading volume matters more than you think.
31 completedBeyond decoding: background knowledge, reading strategies, digital vs. print effects, and developing a reading habit.
31 completed5 questions to reinforce what you've learned
3 printable tools
Track the foundational skills children need before formal reading instruction begins
Track daily reading, log books, and apply evidence-based read-aloud techniques
Age-grouped warning signs, key facts, and next steps if you're concerned
Start with Lesson 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
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