TRT Podcast #132: What structured literacy looks like in first grade 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Reach out to Virginia ... Read More
Practical ways to promote reading comprehension with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
TRT Podcast #131: Practical ways to promote reading comprehension with Dr. Sharon Vaughn 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Learn more from Dr. Vaughn ... Read More
7 Mighty Moves with Lindsay Kemeny
TRT Podcast #130: 7 Mighty Moves with Lindsay Kemeny 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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Find Lindsay here ... Read More
Give your students a reading boost with these back to school take-home decodable packs!
This post is sponsored by Just Right Reader. All opinions are my own. I only promote products I know and love! Let's start the new school year off right! Did you know? Decoding is the literacy skill that slides most over the summer. Use Just Right Reader decodable books to reactivate decoding skills and give your students a reading boost! You can't go wrong with Just Right Reader's Back to School ... Read More
How to spot quality research – with Nate Hansford
TRT Podcast#129: How to spot high quality research: A conversation with Nate Hansford How can a busy teacher spot high quality research? Nate Hansford breaks it all down for us in this informative episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Nate's books and other resources The Scientific Principles of Reading Instruction The Scientific Principles of Teaching Nate's blog, Pedagogy Non ... Read More
Let’s talk sound walls – A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy
TRT Podcast #128: Let's talk sound walls: A conversation with Gina from Get Literacy 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links and ... Read More
Teaching decoding: A conversation with Dr. Julia Lindsey
TRT Podcast#127: Teaching Decoding: A conversation with Dr. Julia B. Lindsey 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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Research articles Ehri, L.C. (2003, March 17). Systematic phonics instruction: Findings of the National Reading Panel. [Paper ... Read More
From balanced literacy to The Reading League: A conversation with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
TRT Podcast#126: From balanced literacy to The Reading League: A conversation with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry 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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links and resources ... Read More
How to handle common phonics issues in first grade: A conversation with Jessica Farmer
TRT Podcast#125: How to handle common phonics issues in first grade: A conversation with Jessica Farmer 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode ... Read More
How to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons
TRT Podcast #124: How to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons This week I'm doing a hot topics collaboration with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ... and it's all about phonemic awareness! Learn how to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons, and then head over to Melissa & Lori's podcast on Friday to hear an interview with Heggerty's literacy consultant. Full episode ... Read More