Podcast Episodes

Ep. 193: Systems to Get Better Reading Results with Stephanie Stollar

In this conversation, Stephanie Stollar discusses the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).  MTSS is a framework for school impro…

2 years, 5 months ago

Ep. 192: Top Tips for Teaching Spelling with Savannah Campbell (Quick Tips from Our Teacher Friends)

In this episode, Savannah Campbell, a K-5 reading specialist, shares practical spelling tips for teachers. She emphasizes the importance of having st…

2 years, 5 months ago

Ep. 191: Teaching Spelling is Teaching Reading with Pam Kastner

 Pam Kastner discusses the connection between spelling and reading. She emphasizes that teaching spelling is teaching reading, as spelling is a highe…

2 years, 6 months ago

[Listen Again] Ep. 96: What About Spelling? with Richard Gentry

From 3/4/2022

We’ve been asked about spelling and the connection to reading science more times than we can count. Today, we talk with expert J. Richar…

2 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 190: How to Teach Heart Words with Jessica Farmer (Quick Tips from our Teacher Friends)

In this episode, Jessica Farmer shares tips for teaching heart words. She explains the importance of blending and introduces the concept of continuou…

2 years, 6 months ago

Ep. 189: Kindergartners Can Read CVC Words by November: Find Out How!

Julie VanLier and Dr. Svetlana Cvetkovic discuss their experiences and successes teaching phonics.  They both highlight the importance of a speech-to…

2 years, 6 months ago

[Listen Again] Ep. 120: Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills with Julia Lindsey

From August 12, 2022

Talking with Dr. Julia Lindsey is like popping into the classroom next door to chat with your best teacher friend after school. O…

2 years, 7 months ago

BONUS: Happy Schwa Day! with Yvette Manns

 Yvette Manns discusses the schwa and its importance. She shares insights from her book, The Not So Lazy Schwa, and explains how it helps children un…

2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 188: How to Teach Students to Read Irregular Words with Danielle Colenbrander & Katie Pace Miles

Danielle Colenbrander and Katie Pace-Miles discuss orthographic mapping, irregular word instruction, and the different terms used to describe high fr…

2 years, 7 months ago

Ep. 187: Understanding the Logic of English with Denise Eide

Denise Eide, author of Uncovering the Logic of English, helps us understand the logic of English! It actually makes a lot of sense... and can help yo…

2 years, 7 months ago