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Blogger Kelley Taksier

Science of Reading in the Library: Types of Words for Emerging Readers

January 26, 2026January 25, 2026| Kelley Taksier|Leave a comment

This month, I decided to focus on yet another way to bring the science of reading into the library: understanding the types of words for emerging readers. (Last month I focused on blendable sounds.) Why? Because the “science of reading” has continued to be a popular topic.

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