Strengthening Early Literacy with K–2 Geodes

What if your students could practice decoding skills and build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension at the same time?

That’s the power of Geodes®. Aligned with the Science of Reading, Geodes pairs with your foundational instruction to provide purposeful, knowledge-rich reading. From kindergarteners sounding out their first words to third graders taking on chapter books, Geodes builds confidence and comprehension every step of the way.

In this webinar, Great Minds® experts Lainie Augensen and Katie Waters share what sets Geodes apart from other decodables and how to use these texts to support phonics practice and meaningful reading in Levels K–2.

Topics include:

• How Geodes reinforces phonics while building knowledge through meaningful texts
• How engaging texts support growth in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension
• How Geodes K–2 supports both phonics practice and language comprehension from the start

Resources mentioned:

• The Active View of Reading (Research)
• Geodes Alignments to Foundational Skills Programs 
• Magpie Literacy
• Geodes Efficacy Study (PDF)
• Geodes Annotated Module Overview (PDF)
• Geodes Personalized Coaching (PDF)
• Geodes Professional Learning Catalog (PDF)
• Geodes Buy Two Kits, Get Third Free Offer

Watch the Second Session

Continue exploring Geodes through this two-part webinar series.

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