TRT Podcast#43: Three science of reading myths debunked I fought the idea of structured literacy for a long time, and it's because I believed these three myths about the science of reading. How about you? Listen to find out how we can debunk these three common misunderstandings. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related episodes What are the reading wars? My reaction to ... Read More
Welcome to the Podcast!
It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators.
In each quick, practical episode, I'll show you how to make small changes as you work to understand and apply the science of reading.
Hit subscribe, and get ready to transform your teaching!
The difference between balanced and structured literacy
TRT Podcast#42: The difference between balanced and structured literacy It’s time to take a good look at what we’re doing when we teach children to read. I considered myself a “balanced literacy” teacher for many years. It’s the approach I learned in graduate school, the approach I used as a classroom teacher, and the approach I (used to) teach on my website and in my online course. However, after a great deal of ... Read More
Do’s and don’ts for using decodable texts with beginning readers
TRT Podcast#41: Do's and don'ts for using decodable books with beginning readers For years I thought that decodable texts were a necessary evil ... I thought they were boring, stilted, and nonsensical. Now I know that quality decodable books are vital for helping young learners build a strong foundation. The good news is that there are many wonderful decodable books, and more are being published all the ... Read More
Should you use leveled or decodable books with beginning readers?
TRT Podcast#40: Should you use leveled or decodable books with beginning readers? Leveled books are predictable books with strong picture support. Decodable books feature words whose sound-spelling patterns have been explicitly taught. Which are best for beginning readers? Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Link to original Facebook Live presentation Video presentation Check out the ... Read More
What’s wrong with three-cueing?
TRT Podcast#39: What's wrong with three-cueing? I never thought I'd be sharing an episode about what's wrong with three-cueing. After all, I've spent decades prompting kids to think about what makes sense, sounds right, and looks right when solving words! Listen to find why I (finally) changed my approach. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Link to original Facebook Live presentation Video ... Read More
What the science of reading is based on
TRT Podcast#38: What the science of reading is based on There are a lot of questions about what the science of reading truly is. Is it from a journalist? Is the science brand-new? How do we know that we can trust it? In today's episode I'll share the particulars! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Link to original Facebook Live presentation Video presentation Check out the full ... Read More
