108. Making Phonics Richer with Multiple Meaning Words

Podcast: Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators · Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate

Opublikowano: 2026-08-25

What if one of the richest language opportunities in your literacy block is already hiding inside your phonics word list? Even the simplest decodable words can carry surprisingly rich meanings. A word like “cap” might be something you wear on your head, the top of a bottle, an action you perform when you cover something, or even part of the phrase “no cap.” Simple to decode doesn't necessarily mean simple in meaning. In this episode, I share a few simple ways to intentionally sprinkle meaning into the decoding and spelling practice you're already doing. Key Takeaways: Why mult...