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What is the first step to literacy? And, why is this step often skipped? Johnnie Max founder and CEO, Jamie West answers both questions in this clip from her latest live panel: Laying Foundations—Dialogic Reading for Oral Language and Literacy Growth If you'd like to learn more, click the Contact Us link on our page to request the full event recording. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

At Johnnie Max, we believe literacy is so much more than words and sentences. We're building a bigger worldview one click at a time. Click the Contact Us link at the top our page for a free trial of Johnnie Max. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

How can PreK/K teachers make the most of read-aloud experiences with their students? Dialogic reading practices play an important role. Johnnie Max integrates this evidenced-based practice through built-in professional development. Curious to read more? Click the link in the comments to visit our Research page and download the full report. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

What is one of the most important foundations of early literacy? Hear from Dr. Christopher (Chris) Culver about critical foundational oral language development for pre-readers at our most recent live panel: Laying Foundations—Dialogic Reading for Oral Language and Literacy Growth Click the Contact Us link on our page to request the full event recording. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

PreK/K teachers deserve to feel empowered in teaching literacy. Take a look at today's Johnnie Max Community Close-up! You hear from your educator community—PreK/K teachers, coaches, and administrators—about how their classrooms and districts have benefitted from partnering with Johnnie Max. Swipe to read what a PreK Lead Teacher shared about her school's experience with Johnnie Max. Curious to explore more? Click the Contact Us link at the top our page for a free trial of Johnnie Max. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

Early literacy matters! At Johnnie Max we believe in research and best practices in PreK/K classrooms. We are proud to satisfy ESSA Level IV requirements, which validates our high-quality research base. Curious to read more? Click the link in the comments to visit our Research page and download the full report. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

What's making a difference in PreK/K classrooms? Introducing Johnnie Max Community Close-up! You get to hear from your educator community—PreK/K teachers, coaches, and administrators—about how their classrooms and districts have benefitted from partnering with Johnnie Max. Click the Contact Us link at the top our page for a free trial of Johnnie Max. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

How can PreK/K educators build a solid foundation for later reading comprehension? Oral comprehension plays an important role. This goes beyond simple activities such as naming pictures to more complex language skills such as listening comprehension, syntax, and explaining word meanings. To read more in The Role of Early Oral Language in Literacy Development from Language Magazine. Click the link below in the comments. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

How can PreK/K educators build oral vocabulary and listening comprehension? Hear from Kelly Forbes at our most recent live panel: Laying Foundations—Dialogic Reading for Oral Language and Literacy Growth If you'd like to learn more, click the Contact Us link on our website to request the full event recording. #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #childdevelopment

Join our webinar TOMORROW, August 7th at 3PM EDT to explore the power of interactive read-alouds in boosting language and literacy skills. Learn effective strategies for integrating Dialogic Reading in diverse classrooms, focusing on oral language development as the first step to literacy. Discover how this approach supports struggling students and newcomers. Get practical tips and see real-world success stories to help build a strong language foundation for all students. Register and attend for the chance to win a FREE semester of Johnnie Max, online early literacy and oracy for PreK–K! Can’t make either time? Register anyway to receive a recording of the webinar! Link in the comments. Check it out! #EarlyEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning #OralLanguage #CommunicationSkills #DramaEducation #JohnnieMax #SchoolReadiness #ChildDevelopment #JohnnieMaxCommunity #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyLearners #preschoolactivities #preschool #learningthroughplay #earlylearning #education