TRT Podcast #162: How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia Cabell When you understand the stages of early writing, you're better able to support beginning writers. In this episode, Dr. Sonia Cabell reviews a framework for teachers to evaluate, support, and extend the writing that young children produce. This is a must-listen for preschool and kindergarten ... Read More

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All about literacy centers – with Christina Winter
TRT Podcast #160: All About Literacy Centers - with Christina Winter Unless all your students are at the same skill level (highly unlikely!), you will need to meet with small groups during the school day - even in a structured literacy classroom. But what are the rest of the students doing? Christina Winter walks us through how to choose literacy centers, how to teach students to do them independently, and answers ... Read More
What should small group instruction look like? with Deedee Wills
TRT Podcast #161: What should small group instruction look like? - with Deedee Wills Deedee Wills was once a kindergarten teacher who trained other teachers to implement guided reading. In today's episode she shares information from her recent Plain Talk presentation, explaining why we need to move away from guided reading and how to give intentional, effective small group instruction to beginning ... Read More
How one university gives pre-service teachers hands-on training – with Dr. Jodi Nickel
TRT Podcast #159: How one university gives its pre-service teachers hands-on training - with Dr. Jodi Nickel Dr. Jodi Nickel shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy, and describes how her university pairs teacher candidates with struggling readers in a successful tutoring program. Full episode transcript Recommended resources Dr. Nickel's publications Nickel, ... Read More
A case for whole group phonics instruction – with Casey Jergens
TRT Podcast #158: A case for whole group phonics instruction - with Casey Jergens Kindergarten teacher Casey Jergens shares how and why he teaches a whole group phonics lesson before offering small group instruction. Lots of food for thought! Full episode transcript Connect with Casey ... Read More
A special education teacher’s journey from balanced to structured literacy – with Melanie Brethour
TRT Podcast #157: A special education teacher's journey from balanced to structured literacy Special education teacher Melanie Brethour was a balanced literacy teacher until her son struggled to learn to read. As she learned about how to help him overcome dyslexia, she dove into the science of reading and hasn't looked back. Full episode transcript Connect with Melanie Recommended ... Read More