#426: “How can we be expected to teach children to learn how to read…if they can't even fit inside the Whole Language Approach” -Derek Zoolander  We’re calling out the Whole Language Approach (? ?), plus giving the real scoop on promoting literacy.  Moira is a certified speech-language pathologist and reading & writing specialist. She primarily works with school-aged students who struggle with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and developmental language disorders. At Rooted in Language, Moira teaches online educator training classes, collaborates to create language arts curricula, and supports the Rooted Community of parents and educators through social media. Moira lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and two daughters. RIL4LIZ for 10% off site-wide (classes and instructional materials) www.rootedinlanguage.com  IG: @rootedinlanguage  FB: Rooted in Language  Rooted Community (group)  TikTok: @rootedinlanguagellc  YouTube: Rooted in Language Rooted in Podcast Finland Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CryQXlExZFj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Finland reel part 2: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr0umSJOFDm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==    Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz Real Food Liz Eat The Yolks Baby Making and Beyond Athletic Mom Thanks for listening!