TRT Podcast #14: What makes a high quality decodable book? It used to be that we had very few options when it came to decodable books. But times are changing, and new decodable books are published all the time. How do you separate the good from the bad? Make sure your decodable books have these four qualities. Full episode transcript Check out our ultimate guide to decodable books HERE! ... Read More
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Science of reading-aligned literacy centers
TRT Podcast #13: Science of reading-aligned literacy centers You need to keep your students engaged while you teach small groups. But how? What literacy centers are best for a science of reading classroom? We've got you covered with five simple center ideas. Full episode transcript Get a free sample of our phonics centers below! ... Read More
Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist?
TRT Podcast #12: Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist? The Daily 5 is a popular framework for managing literacy centers in primary classrooms. Can teachers committed to the science of reading keep using the Daily 5? Full episode transcript Subscribe & review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an ... Read More
Should we teach sight words to preschoolers?
TRT Podcast#11: Should we teach sight words to preschoolers? What should be the first step when teaching preschoolers to read? Should we jump right to sight words? Or should we avoid them altogether? Full episode transcript Related links Sight word lessons with decodable books Phonemic awareness activities Subscribe & review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage ... Read More
More books about the science of reading
TRT Podcast#10: More books about the science of reading Ready to read some more meaty books about the science of reading? Try these! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Books mentioned in this episode Equipped for Reading Success, by David Kilpatrick Teaching Word Recognition, by Rollanda E. O'Connor Learning to Read: The Great Debate, by Jeanne Chall A Fresh Look at Phonics, by Wiley ... Read More
Easy books to get you started learning about the science of reading
TRT Podcast#9: Easy books to get you started with the science of reading Ready to start learning about the science of reading? Here are some books to get you started! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Books mentioned in this episode Shifting the Balance, by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates Know Better, Do Better, by David and Meredith Liben The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading, by ... Read More