Teaching Kids to Love Words: The Power of Alliteration | Laura Wire

In this episode, I sit down with illustrator Laura Wire to explore An Alliterative Alphabet—a creative approach to early literacy that uses rhythm, repetition, and playful language to help children naturally develop reading skills.We discuss:Why many alphabet books fail to hold children’s attentionHow alliteration supports phonemic awareness (a foundational reading skill)Behind-the-scenes insights from creating the bookHow real children shaped the tone and ideasPractical ways parents and teachers can use this approach dailyOne simple but powerful piece of advice for raising strong readersAlthough co-creator Ley (a mother of eight) chose not to appear on the podcast, her experience and input are an important part of this project and are shared throughout the conversation.Get An Alliterative Alphabet - the book - on Amazon https://amzn.to/4de4miL [affiliate link]If you're homeschooling or simply want a more natural, effective way to introduce reading—this episode will give you both perspective and practical tools.