TRT Podcast#18: When sight words won’t stick What can you do when learners can’t remember those tricky sight words … no matter what you try? Today I’m sharing five tips that will help! You will learn how to teach new words explicitly how to practice the words both in context and in isolation how to make sight word learning multisensory Listen to the full episode here Full episode transcript Resources…
7 Tips for helping kids sound out words
TRT Podcast#17: 7 Tips for helping kids sound out words Is “sounding it out” just not clicking for some of your learners? These tips will help! Learn the pre-reading skills kids need before they’re ready to sound out words. Discover the power of oral blending. Learn three different approaches to teaching kids to sound it out. Get even more tips for helping kids find success with this important skill! Full…
How to build phonemic awareness
TRT Podcast#16: How to build phonemic awareness Did you know that a child’s level of phonemic awareness is the greatest predictor of future success in reading? Learn exactly what phonemic awareness is. Discover how much time you need to teach phonemic awareness daily (hint: it’s not much!). Learn how to teach the four elements of phonemic awareness. Get real-life examples for teaching phonemic awareness to the whole class and small…
Quick tips for teaching letter sounds
TRT Podcast#15: Quick tips for teaching letter sounds Do you have learners who struggle to remember letter sounds? Discover two daily activities that will make the biggest impact. Get ideas for teaching letter sounds in small groups. Learn how to teach letter sounds with resources you already have. Check out my brand new (free!) intervention tool to help kids learn letter sounds. Full episode transcript Resources and links mentioned in…
How to help learners who struggle to learn the alphabet
TRT Podcast#14: How to help learners who struggle to learn the alphabet Do you have learners who are in PreK or kindergarten and are struggling to remember the letters of the alphabet? This episode is for you! Learn how to get started with letter learning. Discover what to look for in an alphabet curriculum. Get links to free printables for teaching the alphabet. Find out about my new collection of…
5 Strategies for teaching struggling readers
TRT Podcast#13: 5 Tips for teaching struggling readers Teaching struggling readers is immensely rewarding. But it’s not without its challenges! In this episode I share five must-use strategies for teaching struggling readers. Full episode transcript Other resources mentioned in this episode Free Elkonin boxes A recommended order for teaching letters and sounds: m, a, s, p, t, n, i, d, r, c, f, b, o, h, g, e, l, k,…
How to teach writing at home
TRT Podcast#12: How to teach writing at home Teaching writing isn’t easy for anyone – not even for trained teachers! But it’s so important … and these tips will help! Get answers to these questions: How often should your child write? How should you handle spelling? Should you teach your child the writing process? How can you help your child write for authentic purposes? Episode Freebie Grab these free guides…
How to support math learning at home
TRT Podcast#11: How to support math learning at home How do you help your kids with their math homework when it’s different from the way you learned it? What math games (that you may already have in your house) build math skills? What are simple ways to build math skills in everyday life? And what’s a fun, free online tool that you and your kids will fall in love with?…
How to support reading at home
TRT Podcast#10: How to support reading at home How do you help your child grow as a reader when school is cancelled? Can you really do this when you don’t have a degree in education? Absolutely! And I’ll show you how in just four simple steps. You’ve got this. Episode freebie Full episode transcript Sponsored by The Measured Mom Plus, my online membership for PreK-grade 3 educators. Resources mentioned in…
How to work from home while homeschooling
TRT Podcast#9: How to Work from Home While Homeschooling Is your child’s school closed due to the pandemic? Do you suddenly find yourself working from home while also unexpectedly homeschooling? I’ve been working from home for seven years. And while I’ve never officially homeschooled (until now), I’ve always had at least one child at home during the day. I’ve learned a few things about what works and what doesn’t. Learn…
