TRT Podcast #182: How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started! Listen to the episode ... Read More

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Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting – with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
TRT Podcast #181: Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Listen to the episode here Full ... Read More
Which literacy assessments are worth you and your students’ time? – with Sean Morrisey
TRT Podcast #180: Which literacy assessments are worth you and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources to learn ... Read More
3 Steps to Reach All Readers
TRT Podcast 179: 3 Steps to Reach All Readers In this episodes, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
What I wish I’d known about dyslexia
TRT Podcast 178: What I wish I'd known about dyslexia As a classroom teacher, I had heard of dyslexia - and that's about it. In this episode I share what I wish I'd known about this common learning disability. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
A simple way to improve comprehension through writing
TRT Podcast 177: A simple way to improve comprehension through writing Research tells us that students comprehend text better when they write about it. Here's how to use a simple sentence expansion activity to improve comprehension. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More