Spencer Russell, the founder and CEO of Toddlers CAN Read, sat down with Mike Palmer at SXSW EDU after delivering a keynote speech. Spencer discussed his journey from being a teacher to starting his own business focused on teaching toddlers to read. He emphasized the importance of giving clear directions to children and using the right tone, energy, and eye contact during lessons.
Spencer debunked myths around reading instruction and advocated for an approach centered on phonics and phonemic awareness. He integrated motivation and psychology into the literacy curriculum to engage both parents and children. Spencer also shared insights into his disciplined lifestyle, including meditation, coaching, and optimizing sleep and diet.
In preparation for becoming a keynote speaker, Spencer emphasized the importance of mental and physical preparation. He encouraged listeners to take the first step towards their goals instead of just talking about them. Key takeaways from the discussion included using clear directions, starting with phonics basics, prioritizing consistency and motivation, and manifesting goals through dedicated preparation.
The conversation provided an inspirational look at breaking down reading for toddlers and living with intention to achieve dreams. Viewers were encouraged to subscribe to Trending in Ed for more content. The link to the referenced video is included for further exploration.
” – translated text: “Spencer Russell, the founder and CEO of Toddlers CAN Read, sat down with Mike Palmer at SXSW EDU after delivering a keynote speech. Spencer discussed his journey from being a teacher to starting his own business focused on teaching toddlers to read. He emphasized the importance of giving clear directions to children and using the right tone, energy, and eye contact during lessons.
Spencer debunked myths around reading instruction and advocated for an approach centered on phonics and phonemic awareness. He integrated motivation and psychology into the literacy curriculum to engage both parents and children. Spencer also shared insights into his disciplined lifestyle, including meditation, coaching, and optimizing sleep and diet.
In preparation for becoming a keynote speaker, Spencer emphasized the importance of mental and physical preparation. He encouraged listeners to take the first step towards their goals instead of just talking about them. Key takeaways from the discussion included using clear directions, starting with phonics basics, prioritizing consistency and motivation, and manifesting goals through dedicated preparation.
The conversation provided an inspirational look at breaking down reading for toddlers and living with intention to achieve dreams. Viewers were encouraged to subscribe to Trending in Ed for more content. The link to the referenced video is included for further exploration.