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October Noodle News

Clever Noodle Team

🎃 Dyslexia Awareness Month October Newsletter Highlights

Dyslexia in Focus

  • Whoopi Goldberg and Jacquelyn Davis, Clever Noodle’s Founder, discuss dyslexia and the power of play in reading games.
  • Expert Laurie Maloney explains how dyslexia impacts brain architecture and emphasizes the importance of effective instruction for the 15–20% of the population affected.

Family & Educator Features

  • Maya Smart shares tips for parents in her book Reading for Our Lives, highlighting the role of early advocacy and engagement.
  • Gina Sandrzyk, a first-grade teacher and literacy expert, discusses her success transitioning to the Science of Reading (SOR).

Clever Noodle Updates

  • Selected for the New York Toy Fair’s "Up-and-Coming Games" Award.
  • Partnered with two new school districts and earned the “Plastic Free” label.
  • Barnes & Noble to carry Clever Noodle games starting Spring 2024.

Literacy Research & News

  • Articles and podcasts dive into dyslexia myths, brain research, and literacy strategies from top experts.
  • Features include insights from Dr. Nadine Gaab, the Science of Reading Podcast, and research from Harvard and Reading Rockets.