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Triple R Teaching

It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today. Hit subscribe, and get ready to transform your teaching!

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Episodes

All about phonics - with Wiley Blevins

119: Today we get to hear from my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins. He's the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and today we talk ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. You'll love this jam-packed 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 a...

Apr 10, 202348 min

What we know about phoneme awareness - with Dr. Susan Brady

118: Phoneme awareness has gotten a lot of attention in the last few years. Dr. Susan Brady helps us sort out the research and make practical applications for teaching. 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)...

Apr 03, 202333 min

What does research say about alphabet instruction? with Dr. Shayne Piasta

117: Teachers have a lot of opinions about how to teach the alphabet - but what does the research really say? Find out in this conversation with Dr. Shayne Piasta! 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)...

Mar 27, 202324 min

What is set for variability? A conversation with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg

116: Set for variability is a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. If you think it sounds important, you're right! Today we learn all about set for variability from Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, creator of Reading Simplified. 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 member...

Mar 20, 202325 min

How to help students improve language comprehension - with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

114: Today we hear from Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan, a licensed SLP with a doctorate in special education. Listen to find out how SLPs and classroom teachers can help students who struggle with language comprehension. 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 Inst...

Mar 13, 202326 min

What we got wrong (and right) with balanced literacy - a conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain

114: Today we hear from Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a teacher, researcher and speech-language pathologist interested in language, literacy, and learning. In this episode we discuss the problems with balanced literacy ... and where to go from here. This was such a fun conversation! 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...

Mar 06, 202339 min

How to build oral language fluency - with Martha Kovack

113: We talk a lot about phonemic awareness and phonics - but what about oral language? In this episode we talk about how we can recycle old balanced literacy practices to build oral language fluency. 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 ...

Feb 27, 202319 min

What teachers need to know about DLD - with Martha Kovack

112: We talk a lot about dyslexia. But what about DLD? DLD, or developmental language disorder, interferes with learning, understanding, and using oral language at the sentence level. It's time for teachers to get to know this disorder so they know how to help! 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 gr...

Feb 20, 202318 min

My response to Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, Part 3

111: Jan Richardson is still defending three-cueing. Here's my response. 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)...

Feb 13, 202314 min

My response to Jan Richardson & Michele Dufresne, Part 2

110: In this episode, I respond to Michele Dufresne's defense of using leveled A and B texts in guided reading 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)...

Feb 06, 202315 min

My response to Jan Richardson & Michele Dufresne, Part 1

Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, guided reading gurus, recently shared a presentation in which they stated that the media is misinterpreting the science of reading and giving guided reading a bad rap. Were they correct? Is traditional guided reading worth saving? Here's my reaction to their presentation. 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 pop...

Jan 30, 202322 min

6 things to remember about the science of reading

108: It's exciting to see enthusiasm around the science of reading and research-based practices. But there are six important things that some people are getting wrong. 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)...

Jan 23, 202312 min

What order should we teach the letters of the alphabet?

107: Should we teach upper or lowercase first? Which letters should come first in the sequence? And what does the research say, anyway? Get the answers in today's episode! 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Jan 16, 202310 min

Should we teach letter names or sounds first?

106: When teaching the alphabet, should we teach letter names or sounds first? Everyone seems to have an opinion ... what does the research say? 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Jan 09, 20238 min

What to do when you suspect dyslexia: A conversation with Heather O'Donnell

105: What are the signs of dyslexia? What should you do if you suspect it? And how can classroom teachers make sure they teach reading so all children learn? Heather O'Donnell, certified Dyslexia Practitioner, has answers to these questions and more! 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 e...

Dec 12, 202221 min

From balanced literacy to decodable books author: An interview with Elise Lovejoy

104: Like so many of us, Elise Lovejoy began her career as a balanced literacy educator. After throwing herself into research, she created her own decodable books and reading curriculum. Listen to learn more about Express Readers! 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 wi...

Dec 05, 202217 min

Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn

103: Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach ... and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching! 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)...

Nov 28, 202234 min

How to make the most of repeated reading

102: The research is clear: repeated reading builds fluency! In today's quick episode we'll explore best practices for repeated reading ... so you can make the most of it. 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Nov 21, 20225 min

How to Implement Reader's Theater: with Dr. Chase Young

101: In today's discussion about fluency, Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader's Theater in the classroom. You'll love this entertaining episode! 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Nov 14, 202233 min

Alternatives to round robin reading

100: The jury is in! Round robin reading simply isn't effective. Try one of these alternatives, and watch your students' oral reading fluency grow! 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Nov 07, 20227 min

What does research tell us about reading fluency? A conversation with Dr. Tim Rasinski

099: Dr. Tim Rasinski is an educator, researcher, writer, and director of an award-winning reading clinic. Today he shares what the research tells us about reading fluency - and how to apply this knowledge in artful ways. 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 h...

Oct 31, 202235 min

What to do after administering the ORF: A conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck

098: In this second episode with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, she shares the origins of the Oral Reading Fluency Norms (imagine compiling this data in the days before computers!). Dr. Hasbrouck also reminds us that the ORF assessment is a thermometer; after administering, it's up to teachers to do more assessment to find the root of the problem. 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...

Oct 24, 202227 min

Fluency isn't just about speed: A conversation with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck

097: Today we hear from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, a writer, consultant and researcher who is full of wisdom about the science of reading - and fluency in particular. In this episode she helps us understand the concept of reading fluency. It's not just about speed! 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...

Oct 17, 202224 min

An Introduction to Our Fluency Series

096: We've got an exciting fluency series that's about to begin! Listen to this quick update to find out what's coming next! 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)...

Oct 10, 202255 sec

Excellent courses about the science of reading

095: If you're looking for a streamlined way to learn more about the science of reading, check out these online courses that get my stamp of approval! 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Oct 03, 20228 min

The science of reading in kindergarten

094: Today we get to hear from Stephanie, a kindergarten teacher in Arkansas. Now that she understands the science of reading, she shares exactly how she teaches reading to her kindergartners. 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook ...

Sep 26, 202224 min

How to give corrective feedback

093: What's the best response when students misread a word? How can our response be both efficient and helpful? Find out in today's episode! 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 here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)...

Sep 19, 20226 min

How to keep your students engaged and listening

092: In today's episode we look at how to elicit frequent responses during your lessons. Not only will this keep your students engaged, but research tells us that it will also help them better master the information! 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 I...

Sep 12, 20228 min

The 3 important parts of an explicit lesson

091: Learn the structure of an explicit lesson, and get a free template in the show notes! 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)...

Sep 05, 20229 min

The what and why of explicit instruction

090: Does the phrase "explicit instruction" make you think of "drill and kill"? The good news is that explicit instruction isn't about boring teaching ... it's about GOOD teaching. Learn exactly what explicit instruction is, and why it's important for student success. 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 t...

Aug 29, 20229 min
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