Rethinking Nonsense Words

Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Gina Pepin as she unpacks the hot topic of nonsense words in early literacy! Originally created as an assessment tool to gauge students' decoding skills, nonsense words have made their way into daily instruction—but is this really best for our young readers? In this episode, Dr. Pepin explores the history, purpose, and unintended consequences of practicing nonsense words, including how it can affect the developing brain and even slow down progress for fluent readers. Tune in to learn why meaningful, authentic reading experiences are essential and discover actionable strategies for supporting your students’ real reading growth. If you’re ready to reflect on your instructional toolkit and do what’s best for kids, this episode is for you!Check out more at: www.ginapepin.comSupport the show