Phonemic Awareness: Teach What Works in 5 Minutes a Day

Phonemic awareness doesn’t have to be confusing, overwhelming, or time-consuming. In this practical 60-minute session, you’ll learn exactly what matters most — and what you can let go of.

Together, we’ll break down the only two phonemic awareness skills research shows actually improve reading and writing: blending and segmenting. You’ll learn how to teach these skills explicitly, systematically, and confidently in just five minutes a day, using materials you already have.

Live PD Session
DATE: Monday, December 30, 2025
TIME: 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST
LOCATION: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Can’t make this date? More session dates will be available soon.

 

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What Actually Works — and How to Teach It

This session cuts through the noise and focuses only on the practices research proves make the biggest difference in early reading success.

You’ll learn the essential routines for blending and segmenting — the two phonemic awareness skills directly linked to reading and writing — and how to teach them explicitly, systematically, and efficiently in just five minutes a day.

You'll walk away knowing exactly what matters most, without adding more to your plate.

 

Who This PD Is For

 

  • K–2 teachers

  • Reading interventionists

  • Instructional coaches

  • Literacy leads and curriculum teams

  • Anyone supporting early reading instruction

 

 

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the two phonemic awareness skills proven to improve reading and writing
  • Teach blending and segmenting explicitly and systematically
  • Explain the difference between phonemic awareness and phonics
  • Apply five-minute daily routines with immediate classroom impact
  • Understand what the National Reading Panel actually found about phonemic awareness
 

What You’ll Leave With

  • Simple, ready-to-use routines for blending and segmenting
  • A clear understanding of what phonemic awareness is — and what it is not
  • A practical explanation of the research behind these practices
  • A downloadable reference guide
  • Strategies you can implement tomorrow to strengthen Tier 1 instruction
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Meet Your Presenter

Samantha Caesar, PhD, is a literacy consultant and university professor who specializes in making early reading instruction simple, clear, and research-driven.

She helps K–2 teachers cut through the noise and focus only on the practices proven to strengthen early reading outcomes.

Her work centers on empowering educators with practical, high-impact routines they can use immediately in their classrooms.

Live PD Session
DATE: Monday, December 30, 2025
TIME: 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST
LOCATION: Zoom (link provided after registration)

Can’t make this date? More session dates will be available soon.

Register Here