Episode 40: Move, See, Hear, Read: A Multisensory Approach to Early Literacy

In this episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Dr. Aimee Ketchum and Dr. Crystal Loose welcome children’s author, educator, and literacy advocate Stefanie Hohl, creator of ABC See, Hear, Do. Stefanie shares how her experience helping her own active child learn to read inspired her to develop a multisensory approach that combines visuals, sounds, and movement to make early literacy engaging and accessible. The conversation explores how ABC See, Hear, Do aligns with the Science of Reading and why young children benefit from learning experiences that involve their whole bodies. Together, they discuss the connections between letter formation and letter-sound learning, phonemic awareness and movement, rhythm and language development, and physical activity and attention. Stefanie also shares practical strategies parents and educators can use to strengthen early reading skills while helping children—especially wiggly or struggling learners—build confidence and experience success. This episode reminds us that learning to read doesn’t always have to mean sitting still. When children can see it, hear it, say it, and move with it, literacy comes to life. Connect with Stefanie Hohl: Website: abcseeheardo.com Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @stefaniehohl and @abcseeheardo