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Discover how decodables build real word fluency and where to find free resources. These “magical” books are the missing piece of the puzzle for many
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The Literacy Keys – Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor
If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can’t into I can.
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Tired of the Reading Guessing Game? Use decodable books…and why the librarian will be your new BFF
Stop the reading frustration! Discover how decodables build real word fluency and where to find free resources. If you are the parent of a struggling reader, you know the look. It’s that moment of hesitation when your child reaches a word they don’t know, glances at the picture for a clue, and takes a wild guess. It’s frustrating, and as many parents eventually realize it’s a sign that the child hasn’t yet broken the code of literacy.
In this episode of The Literacy Keys, host Tracy Young, an Orton Gillingham tutor, sat down with Marion Waldman and Beth Bevars from TeachMyKidToRead.org to discuss a solution that is often missing from home bookshelves and library stacks: decodable books. They’re often referred to as decodables.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to help your child, this interview will explain why these “magical” books are the missing piece of the puzzle and how your local library can become your greatest ally in the journey toward literacy.
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Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor
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Check out this video interview on YouTube
(03:30) – The “Maggie Mystery”: Beth shares the emotional journey of her daughter, Maggie, who didn’t learn to read until seventh grade.
(08:51)– What are decodables? Marion explains the “training wheels” of literacy.
(22:05) – What is a High-Low book? Navigating content vs. reading level for older kids.
(27:10) – The essential role of Audiobooks in language comprehension.
(31:51) – The “Talking Book” Secret: How to access free audio and Braille resources through your State Library.
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