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 ... Read More

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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
How to add speech to print elements to your phonics instruction
TRT Podcast #123: How to add speech to print elements to your phonics instruction Curious about speech to print but not ready to take the plunge? These are simple ways to add speech to print elements to traditional phonics instruction. Full episode transcript Related links Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast Talking phonemic awareness with Dr. Susan Brady Making Speech Visible, by Dr. ... Read More
Print to speech vs Speech to print: What’s the difference?
TRT Podcast #122: Print to speech vs. Speech to print: What's the difference? This week I'm doing a hot topics collaboration with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ... and we're starting with two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. What's the difference? Full episode transcript Related links Melissa & Lori Love Literacy podcast Teaching Reading with ... Read More
Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway
TRT Podcast #121: Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway I had quite a few misunderstandings about reading comprehension when I was a balanced literacy teacher. Today I talk with Brent Conway, a former principal and current assistant superintendent, about how to rethink reading comprehension. Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode Wit & Wisdom knowledge building ... Read More
Teaching word recognition with Dr. Katie Pace Miles
TRT Podcast #120: Teaching word recognition with Dr. Katie Pace Miles 120: In today's episode we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! Full episode transcript Presentations by Dr. Pace Miles High Frequency Words: What, Why, and How It Pertains to the Science of Reading Glean Education podcast interview with Dr. Pace Miles Transitioning ... Read More