Hi everyone, I'm so excited to have you here back again!Today, I pick up right where I left last week in my riveting discussion with Melissa.If you're not sure what I'm talking about, let me refresh your memory a bit!Melissa and I discussed literacy, the importance of understanding the children you're teaching, and how to teach your students the alphabet.And today, we discuss even more fun stuff and answer your most burning literacy questions, so make sure to tune in! Key Takeaways:Do you need a curriculum to teach? (00:00)What about phonological awareness? (04:32)Do you have to buy anything to teach your children these skills? (11:24)Using picture cards can help (17:16)Invest in an ABC Linking Chart (18:56)Closing thoughts (24:16) Additional Resources:- Visit our website to find tons of pre-K teaching resources here.- Get my book “Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers”.- Learn more about my exclusive mentorship program, “Teaching Trailblazers”.- Get the Ultimate Alphabet Freebie Bundle here.- Get my free “How to Teach the Alphabet” eBook here.- Grab my ABC Linking Chart here.- Want to connect with Melissa? Click here.Elevating Early Childhood is an early education podcast dedicated to helping Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten teachers teach better, save time, and live more.If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.--Onward & Upward!--Disclaimer:Pre-K Pages is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. The word “affiliate” means that we may earn a small commission if/when you click on or make purchases via these links at no additional cost to you.As a policy, the Company will only affiliate with products, services, consultants or experts that we believe will provide value to our customers and followers.You recognize that it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are right for you and will benefit you. You will not rely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided by the Company but will instead conduct your own investigation and will rely upon your investigation to decide whether to purchase the affiliate product or service.