Podcast Episodes

The science of reading in kindergarten

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…

3 years, 7 months ago

How to give corrective feedback

 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!

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3 years, 7 months ago

How to keep your students engaged and listening

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 …

3 years, 7 months ago

The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson

091: Learn the structure of an explicit lesson, and get a free template in the show notes!

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3 years, 8 months ago

The what and why of explicit instruction

 090: Does the phrase "explicit instruction" make you think of "drill and kill"? The good news is that explicit instruction isn't about boring teachi…

3 years, 8 months ago

Bonus: 33 new episodes plus a science of reading glossary!

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 r…

3 years, 8 months ago

Teacher education is life-changing: A conversation with Dr. Wendy Farone

 089: Dr. Wendy Farone has been a classroom teacher, LETRS trainer, educational consultant, and Title 1 reading specialist. Through the years she has…

3 years, 8 months ago

How to be a bridge builder: A conversation with Jan Burkins & Kari Yates

 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 B…

3 years, 9 months ago

Structured literacy is for everyone: A conversation with Sarah Paul

 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, …

3 years, 9 months ago

Becoming a Powerful, Respectful Voice for Change: A Conversation with Margaret Goldberg

 086: As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. Her kind a…

3 years, 9 months ago