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May 2024
54m 27s

Delightful Word Learning with Colette Hi...

Shannon Betts and Mary Saghafi
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Shannon and Mary chat with critically acclaimed author and experienced actress & advocate Colette Hiller about ways to make word learning innovative and fun. Colette is releasing a new book titled Colossal Words for Kids, which combines educational poetry with vibrant illustrations to teach new words and related content knowledge. The book is delig ... Show More
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