Have you heard of the Peter Effect? The Peter Effect comes from a Bible story in which Peter states, “I can not give what I do not have.” Applied to the classroom, we cannot help our students without the knowledge, training, or support that we need. In this episode, we dive deep into the Peter Effect. We also discuss the importance of knowledge as educators. When we deeply understand something, we are able to speak with clarity. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Peter effect as it pertains...
Mar 21, 2022•41 min
Everyone loves to play games, right? Are you using games and learning activities in your lessons with your students? In this episode, we talk about the benefits of playing games with our students, the different purposes these games serve, and tips to keep in mind when planning what games to use (and how) in your lessons. So, tune in if you’ve ever wondered, “Can I use games in my lesson?” or “What games should I use?” We also answer a listener’s question about becoming a dyslexia specialist. Res...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min
Have you ever heard of the I Do, You Do, We Do model and wondered what it was? Or maybe, you’ve heard of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework? In this episode, we break down the framework we use in our own 1:1 reading sessions with students - the gradual release of responsibility framework or the I Do, You Do, We Do model. This is a framework that goes along with the principles of Orton-Gillingham and it’s one of the most powerful approaches you can use when teaching struggling reader...
Feb 21, 2022•38 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Erica Warren as we discuss working memory! Dr. Erica Warren is an educational therapist, executive function coach, writer, artist, podcaster, and the brain behind Good Sensory Learning . She’s presented at Building Readers for Life, Emily’s virtual conference (and she will be again this summer!) Dr. Erica has tons of online, multi-sensory materials available at Good Sensory Learning in addition to teacher trainings at her site, Learning Specialist Courses . D...
Feb 07, 2022•55 min
What are decodable texts? They are the reading stepping stones necessary for reading authentic text. When we’re talking about decodable texts, we are referring to passages, readers, and chapter books. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about in this episode, how decodable texts can support your student’s social-emotional learning! Tune in to this episode to find out exactly what makes a text decodable, what the benefits of using a decodable text are, and how using a decodable text with your s...
Jan 24, 2022•33 min
In this special episode, we’re joined by Hope McNabb, our first-ever guest on the podcast! Hope is a brilliant college freshman and an amazing artist, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight. Tune in as Hope shares with us her own journey with dyslexia. She also shares advice for self-advocacy and her top tips for those diagnosed with dyslexia and their families. If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so ...
Jan 10, 2022•25 min
This episode is part two of our previous episode, Season 1. Episode 5: How Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham’s Work Support Social-Emotional Learning . In episode five, we did a deep dive into the history of Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham, we explained the principles of the Orton-Gillingham method, and we covered the first five points of the Ortonian prescription. If you haven’t given it a listen yet, go do that now ! In this episode, we continue the discussion of the Ortonion prescript...
Dec 20, 2021•29 min
Come along with us as we explore the incredible work of Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham! We’ve got a lot to say, so this will be a two-part episode. In this first part, we give a brief biography of Dr. Samuel Orton. Then, we explore the legacy of the work of Orton and Gillingham and what it is that they really left for us as educators. Finally, we talk about the first five Ortonian prescriptions that Orton-Gillingham-trained educators follow and use to uphold the approach. (We’ll break down...
Dec 06, 2021•31 min
Get ready to talk about the best books that you can use to connect social-emotional learning with your students! In this episode, we share our most favorite books to connect with our students, both younger and older, as well as with parents and educators! You can use books to bridge conversations about learning, dyslexia, and learning differences - either one-on-one or with the whole classroom. We also answer a listener question: What do you tell a student that their reading difficulty is called...
Nov 22, 2021•34 min
Have you ever considered connecting metacognition to your literacy lessons? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this episode and we are really excited to share this topic with you. We just love the word metacognition. To put it simply, metacognition is thinking about your own thinking. When working with all students, but especially those who are struggling or have dyslexia, helping them understand how their brain works can be really enlightening and empowering. In this episode, we’ll shar...
Nov 08, 2021•34 min
Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? For us, dyslexia is a major part of our everyday lives. We talk about dyslexia all year long! In this episode, we discuss why social-emotional learning really needs to be a part of dyslexia instruction. We cover common myths about dyslexia, current data about dyslexia and literacy, some signs of dyslexia by ages and stages, and action steps you can take today! We’ve got lots of information and resources to share. Let’s dive in! Resources men...
Oct 25, 2021•26 min
Welcome to the Together in Literacy Podcast! This is our inaugural episode and we are so excited to share our love of literacy with you. Who are we? We are Emily Gibbons and Casey Harrison. We’re both in the OG business (Orton-Gillingham, that is) trained and certified. We love talking about dyslexia advocacy and dyslexia awareness. We both have online businesses and tutoring practices. We both used to be in the classroom but now we’re in private intervention. And, we’re both twin moms! Fun fact...
Oct 12, 2021•25 min
