Reach All Readers

253: What does dysgraphia look like, and how can teachers help students who struggle with it? Michelle Morgan explains why dysgraphia can make handwriting slow and effortful, the different skills involved in handwriting, and practical ways teachers can help students develop more efficient, automatic writing. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn...

252: There’s more to learning a word than simply decoding it correctly. Dr. Carolyn Strom explains how rich connections between a word’s sounds, spelling, meaning, and structure help students remember words and become stronger, more automatic readers.  Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot...

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251: Phonemic awareness is essential for learning to read—but what does the research actually tell us about how to teach it? Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Shayne Piasta unpack what we know (and what we still don’t know) about rhyming, phonological sensitivity, phonemic awareness, and the role of letters.  Find the show notes here. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach strugg...

{Listen Again} Back when this episode first aired on March 20, 2023, I suspect that "set for variability" was a new term for most of us. It's a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. Even if this is a term you now know, I think you'll love this episode with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg. Click here for the show notes from th...

{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on April 3, 2023, I talk with Dr. Susan Brady about phonemic awareness research and practical applications for teaching.  Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade?...

{Listen Again} 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. This episode originally aired on April 10, 2023. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach st...

{Listen Again}  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. (Originally aired on October 31, 2022) FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging...

{Listen Again} In this interview with Brent Conway, we discuss "the balanced literacy hangover" and why we need to rethink reading comprehension. This episode originally aired on April 24, 2023. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no...

{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on October 17, 2022, we hear from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, who helps us understand the concept of reading fluency. It's not just about speed! Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resource...

{Listen Again} In today's episode with Dr. Katie Pace Miles, we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! This episode originally aired on April 17, 2023. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging, lo...

{Listen Again} In this conversation with author Julia Lindsey, which originally aired on June 6, 2023, we discuss how to explicitly teach decoding so that all that phonics knowledge gets put to good use. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today!  Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands o...

{Listen Again} 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. This episode originally aired on November 28, 2022. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for pri...

{Listen Again} Originally aired on March 27, 2023, this interview with Dr. Shayne Piasta addresses what research really says about how to teach the alphabet.  Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to l...

{Listen Again} Originally aired on March 6, 2023, this episode is a conversation with 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. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Ste...

{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on May 29, 2023, Jessica Farmer and I discuss common issues that teachers face when teaching phonics in first grade. You'll get practical tips and techniques that you can implement this fall! Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! L...

{Listen Again} In this episode (originally aired May 1, 2023), I discuss the differences between two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print.  Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of rea...

(Listen Again): In this discussion about fluency (which originally aired November 14, 2022), Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader's Theater in the classroom. I think you'll love this entertaining episode! Click here for a free set of partner plays. Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers....

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250: What happens when students reach middle or high school without strong reading skills? In this episode, Jeanne Schopf shares why it’s never too late to help struggling readers—and what schools can do to improve literacy outcomes for secondary students.  Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach A...

249: If your students struggle to write complete sentences, this episode is for you. Dr. Shawn Datchuk breaks down why sentence writing is so challenging—and shares practical, research-based strategies you can use right away to help students build strong, clear sentences.  Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my...

248: Is leveled reading helping, or is it holding students back? In this episode, Tim Shanahan joins us to unpack the history and research around grade-level text. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on how to better support all readers.  Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for p...

Lyn Stone helps us navigate the complexities of English spelling in a way that makes sense for students and teachers. We discuss morphology, etymology, tricky spellings, and even get Lyn's opinion on teaching "blends" and syllable types. Enjoy! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach...

All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach. Click here for this episode's show notes. Free differentiated passages: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/differentiated-passages/ Sign up for my free master...

247:  What happens when students hear different routines in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3? In this episode, John Bennetts shares why consistency across tiers is critical for student success and how schools can align routines without overhauling their programs.  Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach Al...