Triple R Teaching (Anna Geiger)
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| 21 Feb 2022 | Do's and don'ts for teaching phonics | 00:15:51 | |
067: Should we teach letter sounds before letter names? Do kids need to learn syllable division rules? We'll examine it all in this episode, the first in our new series about teaching phonics. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | What does phonics have to do with reading comprehension? | 00:06:50 | |
#068: What does phonics have to do with comprehension? A lot! We lay it all out in this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | What you need to know about Orton-Gillingham | 00:19:19 | |
#069: What IS Orton-Gillingham anyway? Is it backed by research? What do critics have to say? We'll answer these questions and more in today's episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | What phonics skills should students learn in each grade? | 00:16:58 | |
070: In this episode I share the phonics skills we should teach by grade level. Do you agree with how I break it down? Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | How to plan and teach small group phonics lessons | 00:12:39 | |
071: How should you form your phonics groups? How often should you meet with each group? What specific activities should you include in your lessons? We've got the answers in this week's episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | How to keep the rest of the class learning while you meet with small groups | 00:09:11 | |
Keep the rest of the class busy AND learning with these easy-prep, effective literacy center ideas! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | 5 ways to build the alphabetic principle | 00:10:38 | |
073: The alphabetic principle is the understanding that printed letters represent sounds - it sounds simple, but not all kids grasp this concept. Without it, they can't learn to read! Here are five simple ways to build the alphabetic principle. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | 6 strategies for reading multisyllable words | 00:10:24 | |
074: Do you have students who struggle to read longer words? These six strategies will give you the tools you need to help. #4 is my favorite! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 6 ways to build fluency | 00:14:54 | |
075: Without fluency, our students will struggle to comprehend what they read. Here are six ways to build fluency in a variety of settings. Let me know if you try the last one! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | A simple template for reading comprehension lessons | 00:09:33 | |
076: So - you're reading an on-grade-level text with the whole class. How can you make this reading comprehension lesson interesting, engaging, and useful for ALL your students? Today's episode will give you a simple template you can follow to make these lessons a success! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Whole class vocabulary activities to make those words STICK | 00:08:52 | |
077: These simple activities will help your students make new words part of their expressive vocabulary ... and they take just a few minutes each! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Four simple ways to bring the science of reading into K-2 | 00:01:06 | |
Bonus Episode: Learn four simple ways to bring the science of reading into K-2! Becky Spence and I will be sharing a free live workshop on May 16 or 17. To learn more and save your space, visit this link! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Answers to FAQ's about our online course, Teaching Every Reader | 00:07:19 | |
Bonus Episode: The doors to Teaching Every Reader are open through May 23! Get answers to frequently asked questions about our comprehensive reading course for K-2 educators. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | It's all about the kids: A conversation with Savannah Campbell | 00:31:06 | |
080: In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with Savannah Campbell from Campbell Creates Readers. She shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy and helps us put it all in the proper perspective. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Just start with one thing: A conversation with Christina Winter | 00:17:54 | |
081: In this episode I had the joy of meeting Christina Winter, a brilliant educator with a heart for helping teachers. Get Christina's best advice for getting started with the science of reading! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | You're not alone: A conversation with Heidi Jane | 00:23:06 | |
082: In this episode I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Heidi Jane, who has blown up Instagram and TikTok with her incredible science of reading content. Listen in to learn about Heidi's journey and the safe space she's created for teachers to keep learning about this important subject. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | It's all about taking gradual steps: A conversation with Lindsay Kemeny | 00:25:21 | |
Lindsay was a fierce balanced literacy advocate ... until everything she knew didn't help her son learn to read. You'll love hearing how Lindsay educated herself and began tutoring her son, who has severe dyslexia. He's now a successful, avid reader! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | A look at small group phonics lessons: A conversation with Jessica Farmer | 00:20:12 | |
084: Learn about Jessica's powerful small group phonics lessons - a central piece of her of science of reading-based instruction! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Getting Help for Dyslexia: A Conversation with Gina from Get Literacy | 00:27:05 | |
Today you'll hear from Gina, who shares both knowledge and laughs on her Instagram account, get_literacy. Not only will you hear how Gina is implementing the science of reading in her first grade classroom, you'll discover how she found help for her daughter with dyslexia. So much goodness in this episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Becoming a Powerful, Respectful Voice for Change: A Conversation with Margaret Goldberg | 00:38:32 | |
086: As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. Her kind and respectful manner open the door wide open. I'm sure you'll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Structured literacy is for everyone: A conversation with Sarah Paul | 00:28:59 | |
087: Today we have the privilege of hearing from Sarah Paul of Sarah's Teaching Snippets. Sarah is a reading interventionist and full of practical, engaging ways to implement structured literacy. Listen in to find meaningful activities you can start doing tomorrow! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | How to be a bridge builder: A conversation with Jan Burkins & Kari Yates | 00:24:46 | |
088: Today we have the privilege of speaking with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, the authors of the fantastic book, Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. Listen to find out how to be a bridge builder in your own teaching community! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Teacher education is life-changing: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone | 00:29:15 | |
089: Dr. Wendy Farone has been a classroom teacher, LETRS trainer, educational consultant, and Title 1 reading specialist. Through the years she has learned what really makes the difference ... teacher education. Listen in to find out what she wishes every teacher knew about teaching reading. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Should we use running records? | 00:11:53 | |
078: In today's episode we'll talk about why the running record isn't the useful tool I once thought it was. We'll also share resources you can use instead ... and what to do if your school still requires that you use running records. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 30 May 2022 | An Introduction to our Balanced to Structured Literacy Interview Series | 00:03:07 | |
079: Beginning next week I'm sharing a ten-week interview series! We'll be learning what led prominent educators to transition from a balanced to structured approach. Along the way we'll get helpful tips for teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, and more. Stay tuned! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Bonus: 33 new episodes plus a science of reading glossary! | 00:02:21 | |
Check out our first 33 episodes, which are brand new and now align with the science of reading! You're also invited to check out our new science of reading glossary. It's FREE at this link: Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | The what and why of explicit instruction | 00:08:52 | |
090: Does the phrase "explicit instruction" make you think of "drill and kill"? The good news is that explicit instruction isn't about boring teaching ... it's about GOOD teaching. Learn exactly what explicit instruction is, and why it's important for student success. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson | 00:08:41 | |
091: Learn the structure of an explicit lesson, and get a free template in the show notes! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | How to keep your students engaged and listening | 00:07:58 | |
092: In today's episode we look at how to elicit frequent responses during your lessons. Not only will this keep your students engaged, but research tells us that it will also help them better master the information! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | How to give corrective feedback | 00:06:17 | |
093: What's the best response when students misread a word? How can our response be both efficient and helpful? Find out in today's episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | The science of reading in kindergarten | 00:23:52 | |
094: Today we get to hear from Stephanie, a kindergarten teacher in Arkansas. Now that she understands the science of reading, she shares exactly how she teaches reading to her kindergartners. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Excellent courses about the science of reading | 00:07:55 | |
095: If you're looking for a streamlined way to learn more about the science of reading, check out these online courses that get my stamp of approval! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | An Introduction to Our Fluency Series | 00:00:55 | |
096: We've got an exciting fluency series that's about to begin! Listen to this quick update to find out what's coming next! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Fluency isn't just about speed: A conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck | 00:24:04 | |
097: Today we hear from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a writer, consultant and researcher who is full of wisdom about the science of reading - and fluency in particular. In this episode she helps us understand the concept of reading fluency. It's not just about speed! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | What to do after administering the ORF: A conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck | 00:26:55 | |
098: In this second episode with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, she shares the origins of the Oral Reading Fluency Norms (imagine compiling this data in the days before computers!). Dr. Hasbrouck also reminds us that the ORF assessment is a thermometer; after administering, it's up to teachers to do more assessment to find the root of the problem. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | What does research tell us about reading fluency? A conversation with Dr. Tim Rasinski | 00:34:46 | |
099: Dr. Tim Rasinski is an educator, researcher, writer, and director of an award-winning reading clinic. Today he shares what the research tells us about reading fluency - and how to apply this knowledge in artful ways. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Alternatives to round robin reading | 00:07:11 | |
100: The jury is in! Round robin reading simply isn't effective. Try one of these alternatives, and watch your students' oral reading fluency grow! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | How to Implement Reader's Theater: with Dr. Chase Young | 00:32:41 | |
101: In today's discussion about fluency, Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader's Theater in the classroom. You'll love this entertaining episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | How to make the most of repeated reading | 00:04:58 | |
102: The research is clear: repeated reading builds fluency! In today's quick episode we'll explore best practices for repeated reading ... so you can make the most of it. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn | 00:33:43 | |
103: Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach ... and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | From balanced literacy to decodable books author: An interview with Elise Lovejoy | 00:16:34 | |
104: Like so many of us, Elise Lovejoy began her career as a balanced literacy educator. After throwing herself into research, she created her own decodable books and reading curriculum. Listen to learn more about Express Readers! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | What to do when you suspect dyslexia: A conversation with Heather O'Donnell | 00:20:36 | |
105: What are the signs of dyslexia? What should you do if you suspect it? And how can classroom teachers make sure they teach reading so all children learn? Heather O'Donnell, certified Dyslexia Practitioner, has answers to these questions and more! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | Should we teach letter names or sounds first? | 00:08:29 | |
106: When teaching the alphabet, should we teach letter names or sounds first? Everyone seems to have an opinion ... what does the research say? Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | What order should we teach the letters of the alphabet? | 00:10:19 | |
107: Should we teach upper or lowercase first? Which letters should come first in the sequence? And what does the research say, anyway? Get the answers in today's episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | 6 things to remember about the science of reading | 00:11:37 | |
108: It's exciting to see enthusiasm around the science of reading and research-based practices. But there are six important things that some people are getting wrong. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | My response to Jan Richardson & Michele Dufresne, Part 1 | 00:22:05 | |
Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, guided reading gurus, recently shared a presentation in which they stated that the media is misinterpreting the science of reading and giving guided reading a bad rap. Were they correct? Is traditional guided reading worth saving? Here's my reaction to their presentation. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | My response to Jan Richardson & Michele Dufresne, Part 2 | 00:15:28 | |
110: In this episode, I respond to Michele Dufresne's defense of using leveled A and B texts in guided reading lessons. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | My response to Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, Part 3 | 00:13:59 | |
111: Jan Richardson is still defending three-cueing. Here's my response. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | What teachers need to know about DLD - with Martha Kovack | 00:18:01 | |
112: We talk a lot about dyslexia. But what about DLD? DLD, or developmental language disorder, interferes with learning, understanding, and using oral language at the sentence level. It's time for teachers to get to know this disorder so they know how to help! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | How to build oral language fluency - with Martha Kovack | 00:18:42 | |
113: We talk a lot about phonemic awareness and phonics - but what about oral language? In this episode we talk about how we can recycle old balanced literacy practices to build oral language fluency. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | What we got wrong (and right) with balanced literacy - a conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain | 00:39:21 | |
114: Today we hear from Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a teacher, researcher and speech-language pathologist interested in language, literacy, and learning. In this episode we discuss the problems with balanced literacy ... and where to go from here. This was such a fun conversation! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | How to help students improve language comprehension - with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan | 00:26:23 | |
114: Today we hear from Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a licensed SLP with a doctorate in special education. Listen to find out how SLPs and classroom teachers can help students who struggle with language comprehension. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | What is set for variability? A conversation with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg | 00:24:33 | |
116: Set for variability is a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. If you think it sounds important, you're right! Today we learn all about set for variability from Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, creator of Reading Simplified. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | What does research say about alphabet instruction? with Dr. Shayne Piasta | 00:23:39 | |
117: Teachers have a lot of opinions about how to teach the alphabet - but what does the research really say? Find out in this conversation with Dr. Shayne Piasta! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | What we know about phoneme awareness - with Dr. Susan Brady | 00:32:59 | |
118: Phoneme awareness has gotten a lot of attention in the last few years. Dr. Susan Brady helps us sort out the research and make practical applications for teaching. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | All about phonics - with Wiley Blevins | 00:48:13 | |
119: Today we get to hear from my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins. He's the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and today we talk ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. You'll love this jam-packed episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Teaching word recognition with Dr. Katie Pace Miles | 00:36:51 | |
120: In today's episode we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway | 00:29:42 | |
121: I had quite a few misunderstandings about reading comprehension when I was a balanced literacy teacher. Today I talk with Brent Conway, a former principal and current assistant superintendent, about how to rethink reading comprehension. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 15 May 2023 | How to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons | 00:06:26 | |
124: You don't need a separate phonemic awareness curriculum. In today's quick episode you'll earn how to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Print to speech vs. Speech to print: What's the difference? | 00:07:30 | |
122: This week I'm doing a hot topics collaboration with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ... and we're starting with two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. What's the difference? Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 08 May 2023 | How to add speech to print elements to your phonics instruction | 00:06:04 | |
123: Curious about speech to print but not ready to take the plunge? These are simple ways to add speech to print elements to traditional phonics instruction. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 22 May 2023 | [Listen Again] A look at small group phonics lessons: A conversation with Jessica Farmer | 00:20:03 | |
Learn about Jessica Farmer’s powerful small group phonics lessons – a central piece of her of science of reading-based instruction! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 29 May 2023 | How to handle common phonics issues in first grade: A conversation with Jessica Farmer | 00:20:37 | |
125: What do you do when kids start the year not knowing all their letters and sounds? What about when you have students who know their sounds but can't blend? And how do you teach students of all different levels in one classroom? You'll love this advice from Jessica Farmer! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | [Listen Again] My Reaction to Emily Hanford's article, "At a Loss for Words" | 00:11:31 | |
When I first read Emily Hanford’s article, “At a Loss for Words,” I felt annoyed, angry and – in the end – dismissive. Years later, I can now say that reading this article began my journey to discover the science of reading. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | [Listen Again] What does the National Reading Panel have to say about phonics? | 00:06:27 | |
“Phonics” may be the most controversial word in the history of teaching reading! What does the research actually say? Today we’ll look at what the National Reading Panel said (and didn’t say) about the teaching of phonics. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | From balanced literacy to The Reading League: A conversation with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry | 00:36:00 | |
126: You'll love this entertaining episode with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry! Once she was a balanced literacy teacher. Now she's chief academic officer of The Reading League. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Teaching decoding: A conversation with Dr. Julia B. Lindsey | 00:29:24 | |
127: In today's conversation with author Julia Lindsey, we discuss how to explicitly teach decoding so that all that phonics knowledge gets put to good use. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | [Listen Again] Getting help for dyslexia: A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy | 00:26:34 | |
Today you’ll hear from Gina, who shares both knowledge and laughs on her Instagram account, get_literacy. Not only will you hear how Gina is implementing the science of reading in her first grade classroom, you’ll discover how she found help for her daughter with dyslexia. So much goodness in this episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Let's talk sound walls: A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy | 00:22:41 | |
128: Everyone's telling us to switch out our word walls for sound walls... but what are sound walls, and how do you use them? Listen in on my conversation with Gina, a first grade teacher whose students love to learn with the help of their sound wall! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | How to spot high quality research: A conversation with Nate Hansford | 00:35:03 | |
129: How can a busy teacher spot high quality research? Nate Hansford breaks it all down for us in this informative episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | [Listen Again] From balanced to structured literacy: A conversation with Lindsay Kemeny | 00:24:54 | |
Lindsay was a fierce balanced literacy advocate … until everything she knew didn’t help her son learn to read. You’ll love hearing how Lindsay educated herself and began tutoring her son, who has severe dyslexia. He’s now a successful, avid reader! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | 7 Mighty Moves with Lindsay Kemeny | 00:29:22 | |
130: Today I'm talking with Lindsay Kemeny, author of the brand new book, 7 Mighty Moves. This book is a must-read for any teacher interested in applying the science of reading in K-3! Listen to today's episode to get 7 practical tips you can apply right away. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | [Listen Again] What did the National Reading Panel say about comprehension? | 00:02:25 | |
Is it worth our time to teach reading comprehension strategies? Here’s some food for thought from the National Reading Panel. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Practical ways to promote reading comprehension with Dr. Sharon Vaughn | 00:27:39 | |
131: You've heard what NOT to do when it comes to teaching comprehension. But where are the practical ways to promote comprehension in the classroom? Dr. Sharon Vaughn has the answers! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | [Listen Again] Starting with change at the classroom level: A conversation with Margaret Goldberg | 00:37:17 | |
As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. But she had to start small - in her classroom. I’m sure you’ll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | What structured literacy looks like in first grade | 00:27:21 | |
132: Have you ever heard that structured literacy is boring for kids? Not in Gin Quinn-Mooney's first grade classroom! Take a walk through her daily schedule and learn how she uses every minute to keep her students learning! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | What is cognitive load, and why does it matter? | 00:06:10 | |
133: Learn what cognitive load has to do with teaching reading, and discover specific things you can do to avoid overwhelming your students' working memories. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | Making change at the school level: A conversation with Reena Mathew | 00:28:18 | |
134: Reena Mathew was the reading interventionist at a balanced literacy school. Learn how she helped her school make the switch to the UFLI phonics program. They've had so much success that the program will be implemented across the district! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | How to get more students to answer your questions | 00:05:52 | |
135: Are you tried of asking a question and seeing only a few hands go up? Here are ways to get everyone to respond! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Is Shared Reading aligned with the science of reading? | 00:06:42 | |
137: Shared Reading has its origins in whole language and balanced literacy. Does it belong in a structured literacy classroom? Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Making change at the state level: A conversation with Kristen Wynn | 00:36:07 | |
138: A decade ago, Mississippi was ranked 49th in reading. Not anymore! Kristen Wynn, Mississippi's state literacy director, walks us through the steps that brought positive change. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Making change at the district level: A conversation with Cliff Jones | 00:22:55 | |
136: Cliff Jones walks us through how his district shifted from balanced literacy to teaching based on the science of reading. Listen in to find out how all teachers were educated and supported! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | A conversation with Emily Hanford | 00:35:30 | |
140: I'm so honored that journalist Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work will help you start the conversation. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | 3 Questions teachers should stop asking (and what to say instead) | 00:02:58 | |
139: I learned about these three toxic questions from multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas, and I couldn't wait to share them with you! Learn what questions to avoid and what to say instead. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | 3 Things to remember about reading fluency | 00:02:51 | |
141: Today I'm answering three questions: Can we fast forward our way to fluency? When building fluency, what are the first steps? What does the Oral Reading Fluency assessment actually measure? Get the answers in today's quick episode! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Helping teachers get started with the science of reading: A conversation with Donna Hejtmanek | 00:29:28 | |
142: Donna is the founder of the Facebook group, The Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College. She shares what led her to create the group and shares suggestions for people just getting started with the science of reading. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Why are so many professors reluctant to let go of balanced literacy? | 00:56:23 | |
143: Dr. Pam Snow and I discuss why balanced literacy is still taught in colleges and universities in both America and Australia. When you understand the problem, you're in a better position to start solving it! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | [Listen again] Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn | 00:33:43 | |
Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach … and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | What does it take to change teachers' minds? | 00:33:26 | |
144: Faith Borkowsky is a dynamic literacy leader who understands that patience and love are two key ingredients when it comes to helping teachers become open to learning more about the science of reading. This is the perfect episode for those who feel alone in their science of reading journey - listen and be inspired! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | What is MTSS? | 00:10:30 | |
145: I explain how to use MTSS as a framework for implementing the science of reading. We look at four different types of assessment and describe what happens in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | How to use assessment data within MTSS - with Dr. Stephanie Stollar | 00:33:50 | |
146: Dr. Stephanie Stollar has been supporting schools to use MTSS to improve reading outcomes for more than 25 years. She explains the importance of using screening data to reflect the effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction, how to use assessment data to form differentiated small groups, and how to avoid common mistakes that schools make when implementing MTSS. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Differentiating with small groups right from the start - with Linda Diamond | 00:35:19 | |
147: Linda Diamond explains why it's important to differentiate initial instruction in foundational skills using small-group instruction and a mastery-based approach. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | [Listen Again] All About Phonics - with Wiley Blevins | 00:48:13 | |
Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoying listening to my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins! Wiley Blevins is the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and in this episode we talked ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. This is our most popular episode to date! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | [Listen Again] What is set for variability? with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg | 00:24:33 | |
This is one of our top three most popular episodes, so let's give it another listen! Set for variability is a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. If you think it sounds important, you're right! Today we learn all about set for variability from Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, creator of Reading Simplified. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Balancing whole group and small group reading instruction with Dr. Sharon Walpole | 00:30:30 | |
148: Dr. Sharon Walpole explains how teachers can balance whole group and small group reading instruction using her free open-access curriculum, Bookworms, and the phonics lessons in her book, How to Plan Differentiated Reading Instruction. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | How to use assessment data to inform instruction - with Rachel Beiswanger | 00:28:43 | |
149: In today's episode, special education coach Rachel Beiswanger explains how she uses assessment data when deciding what to teach her students. We list screening measures and list specific things you can do if students are scoring below benchmark. I list all the details in the show notes, so be sure to check them out! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | All about Morphology - with Dr. Deb Glaser | 00:46:06 | |
150: Dr. Deb Glaser is an author, educational consultant, and professional development provider with a special interest in morphology. In this episode she defines morphology and explains how to teach it, beginning in kindergarten and moving through the grades. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | All about teaching English Spelling - with Dr. Louisa Moats | 00:35:16 | |
151: What an honor to speak with Dr. Louisa Moats about the English language! She explains why it's so important to teach spelling, why English isn't as irregular as some think, the usefulness and limitation of syllable types, and how to help students who struggle with spelling. Dr. Moats is a treasure! Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | The phases of spelling development - with Dr. Richard Gentry | 00:29:26 | |
152: Dr. Richard Gentry, spelling expert, describes the phases of spelling development, lists do's and don'ts for spelling instruction, and explains what to do for children who struggle with spelling. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Spelling assessment, syllable types, & intervention - with Dr. Shelley Blackwell | 00:34:09 | |
153: Dr. Shelley Blackwell and I discuss all things spelling - from spelling assessment to spelling intervention. We also talk about whether it's useful to teach spelling rules and syllable types. Get my book, Reach All Readers! | |||