142: Donna is the founder of the Facebook group, The Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College. She shares what led her to create the group and shares suggestions for people just getting started with the science of reading. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. C...
Oct 09, 2023•29 min
141: Today I'm answering three questions: Can we fast forward our way to fluency? When building fluency, what are the first steps? What does the Oral Reading Fluency assessment actually measure? Get the answers in today's quick episode! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Con...
Oct 04, 2023•3 min
140: I'm so honored that journalist Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work will help you start the conversation. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources t...
Oct 02, 2023•36 min
139: I learned about these three toxic questions from multilingual author and expert Elizabeth Jiménez Salinas, and I couldn't wait to share them with you! Learn what questions to avoid and what to say instead. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog ...
Sep 27, 2023•3 min
138: A decade ago, Mississippi was ranked 49th in reading. Not anymore! Kristen Wynn, Mississippi's state literacy director, walks us through the steps that brought positive change. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X...
Sep 25, 2023•36 min
137: Shared Reading has its origins in whole language and balanced literacy. Does it belong in a structured literacy classroom? Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Sep 20, 2023•7 min
136: Cliff Jones walks us through how his district shifted from balanced literacy to teaching based on the science of reading. Listen in to find out how all teachers were educated and supported! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebo...
Sep 18, 2023•23 min
135: Are you tried of asking a question and seeing only a few hands go up? Here are ways to get everyone to respond! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Sep 13, 2023•6 min
134: Reena Mathew was the reading interventionist at a balanced literacy school. Learn how she helped her school make the switch to the UFLI phonics program. They've had so much success that the program will be implemented across the district! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educato...
Sep 11, 2023•28 min
133: Learn what cognitive load has to do with teaching reading, and discover specific things you can do to avoid overwhelming your students' working memories. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Sep 06, 2023•6 min
As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. But she had to start small - in her classroom. I’m sure you’ll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview! Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect wit...
Sep 04, 2023•37 min
132: Have you ever heard that structured literacy is boring for kids? Not in Gin Quinn-Mooney's first grade classroom! Take a walk through her daily schedule and learn how she uses every minute to keep her students learning! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here...
Aug 28, 2023•27 min
131: You've heard what NOT to do when it comes to teaching comprehension. But where are the practical ways to promote comprehension in the classroom? Dr. Sharon Vaughn has the answers! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter...
Aug 21, 2023•28 min
Is it worth our time to teach reading comprehension strategies? Here’s some food for thought from the National Reading Panel. Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Aug 14, 2023•2 min
130: Today I'm talking with Lindsay Kemeny, author of the brand new book, 7 Mighty Moves. This book is a must-read for any teacher interested in applying the science of reading in K-3! Listen to today's episode to get 7 practical tips you can apply right away. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through ...
Aug 07, 2023•29 min
Lindsay was a fierce balanced literacy advocate … until everything she knew didn’t help her son learn to read. You’ll love hearing how Lindsay educated herself and began tutoring her son, who has severe dyslexia. He’s now a successful, avid reader! Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with A...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min
129: How can a busy teacher spot high quality research? Nate Hansford breaks it all down for us in this informative episode! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Jul 24, 2023•35 min
128: Everyone's telling us to switch out our word walls for sound walls... but what are sound walls, and how do you use them? Listen in on my conversation with Gina, a first grade teacher whose students love to learn with the help of their sound wall! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educat...
Jul 10, 2023•23 min
Today you’ll hear from Gina, who shares both knowledge and laughs on her Instagram account, get_literacy. Not only will you hear how Gina is implementing the science of reading in her first grade classroom, you’ll discover how she found help for her daughter with dyslexia. So much goodness in this episode! Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable memb...
Jul 03, 2023•27 min
127: In today's conversation with author Julia Lindsey, we discuss how to explicitly teach decoding so that all that phonics knowledge gets put to good use. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Jun 26, 2023•29 min
“Phonics” may be the most controversial word in the history of teaching reading! What does the research actually say? Today we’ll look at what the National Reading Panel said (and didn’t say) about the teaching of phonics. Find today's show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagr...
Jun 19, 2023•6 min
126: You'll love this entertaining episode with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry! Once she was a balanced literacy teacher. Now she's chief academic officer of The Reading League. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Jun 12, 2023•36 min
When I first read Emily Hanford’s article, “At a Loss for Words,” I felt annoyed, angry and – in the end – dismissive. Years later, I can now say that reading this article began my journey to discover the science of reading. Find the show notes here. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram...
Jun 05, 2023•12 min
125: What do you do when kids start the year not knowing all their letters and sounds? What about when you have students who know their sounds but can't blend? And how do you teach students of all different levels in one classroom? You'll love this advice from Jessica Farmer! Click here for the show notes for this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership fo...
May 29, 2023•21 min
Learn about Jessica Farmer’s powerful small group phonics lessons – a central piece of her of science of reading-based instruction! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
May 22, 2023•20 min
124: You don't need a separate phonemic awareness curriculum. In today's quick episode you'll earn how to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
May 15, 2023•6 min
123: Curious about speech to print but not ready to take the plunge? These are simple ways to add speech to print elements to traditional phonics instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
May 08, 2023•6 min
122: This week I'm doing a hot topics collaboration with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ... and we're starting with two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. What's the difference? Click here for the show notes for this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna...
May 01, 2023•8 min
121: I had quite a few misunderstandings about reading comprehension when I was a balanced literacy teacher. Today I talk with Brent Conway, a former principal and current assistant superintendent, about how to rethink reading comprehension. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators...
Apr 24, 2023•30 min
120: In today's episode we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! Click here for this episode's show notes. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connect with Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...
Apr 17, 2023•37 min
