TRT Podcast #16: More great decodable book series On the hunt for more decodable books for your classroom? If you have some room in your budget, these are my top picks! Decodable book series mentioned in this episode Just Right Readers Whole Phonics Flyleaf Geodes S.P.I.R.E. Express Readers Check out my ultimate guide to decodable book series here! Full episode transcript ... Read More
The best decodable book series for a tight budget
TRT Podcast #15: Best decodable book series for a tight budget Do you want to build a decodable book library but find yourself limited by your budget? Here are the best decodable book series to purchase when funds are tight! Full episode transcript Decodable book series mentioned in this episode My free decodable book series with custom illustrations Reading A to Z decodable books Pathways to Reading ... Read More
Printable for teaching letter sounds
If you're wondering how to teach letter sounds, you'll love this free printable and video tutorial! Today I'm sharing a printable that I'm using with my four-year-old to help him master letter sounds. And it's working! Here's how it works. Print the letter sounds book. Cut apart the pages and staple together on the far left. Print the pictures and cut them apart. Save them in a zip-top baggie with a glue ... Read More
What makes a high quality decodable book?
TRT Podcast #14: What makes a high quality decodable book? It used to be that we had very few options when it came to decodable books. But times are changing, and new decodable books are published all the time. How do you separate the good from the bad? Make sure your decodable books have these four qualities. Full episode transcript Check out our ultimate guide to decodable books HERE! ... Read More
Science of reading-aligned literacy centers
TRT Podcast #13: Science of reading-aligned literacy centers You need to keep your students engaged while you teach small groups. But how? What literacy centers are best for a science of reading classroom? We've got you covered with five simple center ideas. Full episode transcript Get a free sample of our phonics centers below! ... Read More
NEW no-print resources!
Check out this huge collection of NEW no-print resources! (Psssst ... did you know that members of The Measured Mom Plus get ALL OF THESE for free? Learn more about membership here.) Want to see the bundles first? These resources available in my shop as individual products. But for now through May 10, you can get many of them in reduced-price bundles. Long vowel teams bundle (just $5) 2nd grade math ... Read More
Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist?
TRT Podcast #12: Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist? The Daily 5 is a popular framework for managing literacy centers in primary classrooms. Can teachers committed to the science of reading keep using the Daily 5? Full episode transcript Subscribe & review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an ... Read More
Should we teach sight words to preschoolers?
TRT Podcast#11: Should we teach sight words to preschoolers? What should be the first step when teaching preschoolers to read? Should we jump right to sight words? Or should we avoid them altogether? Full episode transcript Related links Sight word lessons with decodable books Phonemic awareness activities Subscribe & review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage ... Read More
New digital activities for distance learning!
Look at what's new! Now, in addition to printable activities, I offer digital resources that you can use in Google Slides! If you have the Internet and a free Google account, you can use these digital no-print activities. They're perfect for use in Google Classroom, but you can also use the Google Slides activities on a desktop computer, Chromebook, or iPad. And guess what? Members of The Measured Mom Plus ... Read More
More books about the science of reading
TRT Podcast#10: More books about the science of reading Ready to read some more meaty books about the science of reading? Try these! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Books mentioned in this episode Equipped for Reading Success, by David Kilpatrick Teaching Word Recognition, by Rollanda E. O'Connor Learning to Read: The Great Debate, by Jeanne Chall A Fresh Look at Phonics, by Wiley ... Read More