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The pendulum swings in education regarding how we teach reading have been quite severe. Luckily, we are back to phonics again, but there’s a problem: one of the first skills taught and assessed is capital letter naming. Why? Discover a better strategy that is easy, affordable, and over 100 years old. This session welcomes anyone who works with kids aged 2–10, including parents, grandparents, caregivers, preschool teachers, elementary teachers, and more.
Katy Wright is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds a Master’s Degree in Montessori Education from St. Catherine University. She is a founding member of Improv Mining Company, co-produces an annual education-themed sketch comedy show, and loves participating in her local theaters. Katy is currently pursuing her doctorate in education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and hopes to work in national public education policy in the near future. She lives in Helena, Montana, with her husband, Scott, and loves when all six of their kids are at home.