K-3 Reading Made Simple with Amanda Bowen

Have you ever had a student who knows every letter name… but still can’t read? In this episode of K-3 Reading Made Simple, we break down one of the most important pieces of early literacy that often gets missed: sound to symbol connection . If you’ve been searching for how to read strategies that actually work in real classrooms, this episode will help you understand what your students truly need...

If you’ve ever looked at a student who knew their letters but still couldn’t read… this episode is for you. In this episode of K-3 Reading Made Simple, reading interventionist Amanda Bowen explains why phonics isn’t outdated... it’s brain-based. Because learning how to read isn’t about guessing words or memorizing stories. It’s about building a reliable system that helps students decode print with...

What if one playful, auditory shift could unlock a child’s reading confidence? In this episode of K-3 Reading Made Simple, reading interventionist Amanda Bowen explores the often-overlooked foundation of literacy: phonological awareness. Because learning how to read doesn’t start with letters on a page. It starts with ears tuned to the sounds of language. In This Episode, You’ll Learn -What phonol...

If you love teaching reading but feel like teaching is slowly taking over your life… this episode is for you. In this video, literacy educator Amanda Bowen shares how to design a sustainable teaching life — one where you can help students learn how to read while still protecting your time, energy, and identity outside the classroom. Because here’s the truth most teachers don’t hear enough: You don...

If you’ve ever watched a student try so hard to read. They are sounding out, guessing, hoping... all the while you wondered why it still isn’t clicking, this episode is for you. In this video, literacy educator Amanda Bowen breaks down the structured literacy framework and explains why it’s changing how teachers approach how to read instruction in classrooms everywhere. Because here’s the truth: M...

Decoding the Confusion Around Reading Instruction In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking about something many teachers quietly wrestle with: All the noise around reading instruction. Terms like science of reading and structured literacy get thrown around constantly — in trainings, online discussions, and curriculum meetings — but rarely explained in a way that actually brings clarity to you...

Have you ever sat with a student, tried everything you know, and quietly wondered… “Why isn’t this clicking?” If so, you are not alone — and you are definitely not failing. In this episode of Amanda Bowen Teaches Literacy, we’re diving into the science of reading and unpacking what research actually tells us about how children learn to read… and why some students struggle even when they’re surroun...

Welcome to K-3 Reading Made Simple, the podcast created for early childhood and primary teachers who want reading instruction to feel clearer, calmer, and more effective — without adding more to their plates. Hosted by reading interventionist Amanda Bowen, this show is built for teachers who love their students deeply but sometimes feel overwhelmed, unsure, or stretched thin by the demands of teac...