TRT Podcast#6: How to Give Short, Powerful Writing Lessons Our students need time to write … but they need instruction first. How can you give short, powerful lessons that will teach your students what they need to know and still give them time to practice their writing? This episode will answer the following questions: What are writing mini-lessons? Why should we give them? What types of mini-lessons should we give?…
What does the writing process look like in K-2?
TRT Podcast#5: What does the writing process look like in K-2? You know the stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. But what exactly do they look like in K-2? This episode will give you strategies for helping your youngest learners become thoughtful writers. Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Related resources Teaching Every Writer, my online course for teaching writing in K-2….
5 Things that will supercharge your writing instruction
TRT Podcast#4: 5 Things that Will Supercharge Your Writing Instruction Does your writing instruction need a boost? Doing these five things will make a BIG difference. When you implement them, writing time will be more fun (and productive) for both you and your learners. Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Related resources Teaching Every Writer, my online course for teaching writing in K-2. Learn more here. Blog…
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10 Tips for teaching writing in kindergarten
TRT Podcast#3: 10 Tips for teaching writing in kindergarten Do you have questions about teaching writing in kindergarten? In this podcast episode I’ll give you my top tips for helping young children become strong writers. Learn the ideal structure for teaching writing. Discover how to help your students find their own ideas. Find out how to set high expectations while celebrating what your students can do as writers. Learn what…
Free main idea passages: task cards!
Finding the main idea isn’t always the most fun skill to practice – but your students will love the engaging main idea passages on this set of free task cards! Main idea has got to be one of the most difficult reading skills to teach. But it’s oh, so important. We want our readers to be able to understand the “big idea” from a text. What do they need to remember?…
Answers to YOUR questions about shared reading
TRT Podcast#2: Answers to common questions about shared reading In this episode I share answers to questions my readers have asked about shared reading. What’s the point of shared reading? How do I schedule shared reading? Can I do shared reading with small groups or one-on-one? How do I choose shared reading texts? How do I keep my students engaged and paying attention during a shared reading lesson? What do…
5 Shared reading mistakes to avoid
TRT #1: 5 Shared reading mistakes to avoid Does shared reading feel like an “extra” that you can’t squeeze into your school day? I get that your days are busy (boy, do I get it!), but shared reading is an essential piece of the balanced literacy model. The good news is that it only takes 10 minutes a day! In this episode you’ll learn 5 common mistakes to avoid as…
Introducing Triple R Teaching – my new podcast!
It’s time to reignite your passion for teaching! My new podcast Triple R Teaching, will help you reflect, refine, and recharge. The podcast will provide simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. I’ll show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach math and literacy. Look forward to episodes about shared reading, guided reading, and other elements of balanced literacy. Expect episodes that will help…
How to teach fluency during shared reading
Since you and your students will read the same text multiple times in a week, shared reading is an excellent time for building fluency. Here are some tips that will show you how to teach fluency during shared reading. We’ve reached the final post in my 5-part series about shared reading! Today we’re talking fluency. We often call fluency the bridge to comprehension. If students don’t have to concentrate on decoding…
