Moonshot is a puppet who personifies the mission—curious, joyful, and full of wonder. He makes the Science of Reading playful and accessible, helping children believe that learning to read is both possible and fun.
In this delightfully disarming Episode, we meet Moonshot the Puppet—a curious, wide-eyed character who’s become a beloved figure in Indian River County’s literacy movement. Inspired by Sesame Street and rooted in serious science, Moonshot helps children (and grown-ups) understand how the brain learns to read.
In this episode, Moonshot gets a hands-on lesson in the Science of Reading—learning:
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Comprehension
The children in Indian River County know Moonshot - it’s part of the journey to 90% proficiency. Moonshot’s journey is filled with songs, skits, and simple language that helps demystify one of the most important things a child will ever learn. And it’s also a reminder: the more fun we make it, the more kids want to learn.
This Episode offers a model other communities can replicate—using creativity and character to bring complex concepts to life. Because sometimes, the best way to teach the science of reading… is with a puppet and a whole lot of heart.
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