Your Complete Quick-Start Guide to Research-Backed Early Literacy
Where Literacy Thrives
Creating a Preschool Classroom Around the 6 Main Components of Early Literacy
Stop Guessing What Your Preschool Classroom Needs

Get the Complete Literacy Framework in One Power Session

You know literacy matters. But between oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, print concepts, writing, and comprehension—where do you even start? This course cuts through the confusion and gives you the essentials for ages 3-6, all in one place.

You've probably felt it before.

You're teaching letters... but is that enough? 

You're reading books... but are you hitting all the components?  
You're doing activities... but do they actually build the skills research says matter?
The truth is: most preschool teachers weren't taught HOW to teach the 6 components of early literacy. 
You learned child development. You learned classroom management. But nobody sat you down and said: 
"Here's what oral language development looks like for a 3-year-old vs. a 5-year-old." 

"Here's how phonological awareness actually prepares the brain to read." "Here's how to set up your room so print concepts develop naturally through play."

So you're piecing it together—Pinterest here, a training there, hoping it all adds up. 

And you're exhausted trying to figure it out alone. 

What if someone just told you exactly what each component is, why it matters, and how to teach it through play?
That's exactly what "Where Literacy Thrives" does.

This isn't another course that overwhelms you with theory or drowns you in 40 hours of content you'll never finish. 


This is your quick-start guide.  The essential framework every preschool teacher needs to confidently build a literacy-rich classroom for ages 3-6.
In one focused training session, you'll understand:

What each of the 6 components actually means

What research says about each one

My top 3 tips for teaching each component through play

Book recommendations that develop each skill

Products that support each component (so you stop wasting money on random stuff)

Plus, you get access to a brainstorming bot that helps you generate age-appropriate activities for each component on demand. 


This is the clarity you've been craving—delivered fast, actionable, and affordable.

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Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Melissa McCall—literacy enrichment teacher, trainer, curriculum creator, and founder of Moving Little Minds. 

With over 20 years in early education, I’ve worked in classrooms, trained teams, and supported hundreds of preschool teachers and directors across the country. 

I created Where Literacy Thrives to fill the gaps I saw in so many programs: a clear, practical explanation of the six main components of early literacy and simple changes you can make tomorrow in your classroom.

  This course is everything I wish I had when I was starting out, and it’s here to help you teach with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
What’s Inside the Course?

Here's everything you get for just $17:

Module 1: How Children Learn

Understand the foundation before you teach the skills.

 Module 2: Why Change is Urgent

The research that will shift how you think about early literacy forever.

 Module 3: How Children Learn to Read

The brain science behind reading—simplified for real teachers.

 Module 4: Oral Language, Concepts of Print & Text Comprehension
  • What these components are 
  • Why they matter 
  • Top 3 tips for teaching each through play 
  • Book recommendations 
  • Product links to support development
 Module 5: Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Knowledge & Writing
  • What these components are 
  • Why they matter 
  • Top 3 tips for teaching each through play 
  • Book recommendations 
  • Product links to support development

BONUS: AI Brainstorming Bot Stuck on an activity idea? Ask the bot for age-specific, play-based activities for any component.

 Module 6 - Test Your Knowledge
Quick check-in to make sure you've got it.
Certificate of Completion Professional development credit you can add to your resume or submit to your director.

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CEO / Founder
Total Value: $75 
Your Price Today: Just $17

 That's Less than buying two lattes for a professional development that will transform your teaching forever!

Why It Works
Brain research is crystal clear: ages 3-6 are THE window for building early literacy skills. 

But here's what most teachers don't realize: it's not about doing MORE. It's about doing the RIGHT things. 

When you understand the 6 components and how they develop through play, you stop: 
  • Wasting time on activities that don't build skills
  • Second-guessing if you're "doing enough" 
  • Feeling guilty about not using worksheets

And you start: 

  • Teaching with intention and confidence 
  • Seeing literacy moments everywhere in your day
  • Creating a classroom where literacy actually thrives. 

This course gives you the framework. You bring it to life in your unique classroom.

Real Talk: What Might Be Holding You Back?
"I don't have time for another course."
This is a quick, focused training—shorter than a movie. Watch it during nap time, split it into lunch breaks, or binge it on a Sunday afternoon. It's designed for busy teachers.

"I already know about the components." 
Knowing they exist and knowing HOW to teach them are two different things. This course gives you the actionable "how" with play-based tips you can use tomorrow.

"I can just Google this stuff."
You could. But you'd spend hours sifting through conflicting advice. This course curates the research, distills it, and gives you exactly what matters—in one focused session. 

"My curriculum already covers this." 
Perfect! This course will help you understand WHY your curriculum does what it does—and fill in any gaps you notice. Think of it as your personal literacy translator.

"$17 seems cheap. Is this legit?"
Absolutely. This is a tiny offer on purpose. I want you to experience my teaching style, get immediate value you can use in your classroom tomorrow, and see what’s possible when research meets developmentally appropriate practice.
"What if I teach 2-year-olds or kindergarten?"
The core content is designed for ages 3-6, but the principles apply across early childhood. If you teach 2s, you'll understand what you're building toward. If you teach K, you'll see what foundation you're building on.
What Other Educators Are Saying

"Very insightful, lots of extremely useful resources to use in our 3yr old preschool classroom. Love how she incorporates a book into a lesson plan and makes it go far. Very thankful!"

Lindsey K.
Preschool Teacher

"Great overview of literacy components and books and activities that go along with each component. I love that she broke it up and gave specifics."


Sherri M.
Pre-K Lead

"Melissa presented science-based information and strategies for our preschool program with easy to implement ideas for strengthening phonological and phonemic awareness and alphabet knowledge. Her book suggestions were wonderful, and I have already requested several of them to be purchased for our program."

Emily G.
Preschool Director

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Samantha
CEO / Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How long is the course?
    About 75 minutes of recorded video content—shorter than most movies! You can watch it all at once or break it into smaller chunks. Whatever works for your schedule.
  • How long do I have access?
    Lifetime! Once you purchase, the course is yours forever. Watch it as many times as you need.
  • Do I get a certificate?
    Yes! Once you complete the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion you can use for professional development credit or add to your teaching portfolio.
  • Do I need special materials?
    Nope! The course focuses on play-based teaching using what you already have. We do share links to our favorite products, but they're optional.
  • Is this for 3s, 4s, or 5s?
    All of them! The framework applies to ages 3-6, and the brainstorming bot helps you adapt activities by age.
  • Can I use this with my existing curriculum?
    Absolutely. This isn't a curriculum replacement—it's a framework that helps you understand and enhance whatever you're already doing.
  • What if I want to go deeper after this course?
    Perfect! At the end, you'll get a $10 off coupon for any of our full courses (like Alphabet Academy or Playing With Words). This course is designed to be your gateway.
Here's what I know about you:

You didn't become a preschool teacher for the paycheck.

You became a teacher because you believe ages 3-6 matter.

You know these are the years that shape how children see themselves as learners.

But you can't teach what you don't fully understand.

This course gives you the clarity and confidence to create a classroom where literacy doesn't just happen by accident—it thrives by design. For the price of two lattes, you get professional development that will guide your teaching all year long.

Ready to Finally Understand the 6 Components?
For just $17, you get:

One focused training session (about 75 minutes)

Top 3 tips for each component

Book + product recommendations


AI brainstorming bot for endless activity ideas



Certificate of completion



Lifetime access ideas



$10 off your next course



Access to our Exclusive Facebook Group



Plus, you'll walk away knowing exactly what to focus on tomorrow morning in your classroom.
From Moving Little Minds 
Because every preschool teacher deserves to teach literacy with confidence.
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