multisyllabic words and varied vowel patterns. Through this progression, students develop a solid understanding of syllable types and vowel patterns, critical tools for decoding and spelling even the most challenging words. At CSB, literacy is more than a subject, it’s a journey that builds confidence, fosters curiosity, and equips students with the skills they need to successfully read and learn independently.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Karen Young and Jonathan Talbot are the Lower School learning specialists at Cathedral School for Boys. Karen works with students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 and holds degrees from St. Mary’s College and Purdue University. She is a certified educational therapist, dyslexia specialist, and Wilson instructor. Jonathan works with students in Grades 3–5 and holds degrees from Loyola University Chicago and Fordham University. He previously taught at Grace Church School and The Chapin School in New York City.
LITERACY IS A JOURNEY THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE, FOSTERS CURIOSITY, AND EQUIPS STUDENTS TO READ AND LEARN INDEPENDENTLY.
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