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88. Montessori Storytelling: The History of English Spelling with Zil Jaeger

From Literacy in Color · Hosted by Michelle Sullivan

2026-04-07·39:48

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In this episode of Literacy in Color: In this episode of Literacy in Color, Michelle chats with Montessori educator and literacy advocate Zil Jaeger to explore a powerful instructional tool: storytelling.

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In this episode of Literacy in Color, Michelle chats with Montessori educator and literacy advocate Zil Jaeger to explore a powerful instructional tool: storytelling. Zil shares how Montessori storytelling goes far beyond engagement; it’s a structured, intentional approach to building background knowledge, activating imagination, and anchoring…