Reach All Readers

#043: I fought the idea of structured literacy for a long time, and it's because I believed these three myths about the science of reading. How about you? Listen to find out how we can debunk these three common misunderstandings. 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...

#042: It’s time to take a good look at what we’re doing when we teach children to read. I considered myself a “balanced literacy” teacher for many years. It’s the approach I learned in graduate school, the approach I used as a classroom teacher, and the approach I (used to) teach on my website and in my online course. However, after a great deal of research into the science of reading, I now see t...

#041: For years I thought that decodable texts were a necessary evil ... I thought they were boring, stilted, and nonsensical.  Now I know that quality decodable books are vital for helping young learners build a strong foundation. The good news is that there are many wonderful decodable books, and more are being published all the time. Listen to find out my top tips for choosing and using decodab...

#040: Leveled books are predictable books with strong picture support. Decodable books feature words whose sound-spelling patterns have been explicitly taught. Which are best for beginning readers? 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 t...

#039: I never thought I'd be sharing an episode about what's wrong with three-cueing. After all, I've spent decades prompting kids to think about what makes sense, sounds right, and looks right when solving words! Listen to find why I (finally) changed my approach. Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers...

There are a lot of questions about what the science of reading truly is. Is it from a journalist? Is the science brand-new? How do we know that we can trust it? In today's episode I'll share the particulars! 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 resourc...

#037: How exactly does the brain learn to read ... and why should teachers even care? In today's episode I simplify the science and share exactly why this understanding is important for K-2 teachers. 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...

#036: When I first read Emily Hanford's article, "At a Loss for Words," I felt annoyed, angry and - in the end - dismissive. I've read the article many times since, and now my reaction is quite the opposite. Listen to find out what's changed! Click here for the show notes to this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book,...

#035: As we begin our discussion about the science of reading, we need to look back at the history of teaching reading in the United States. What exactly are the reading wars, and when did they begin? Where are we today? Join us for a brief and lively history of the debate. Click here for the show notes to this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get m...

#034: I've been poring over the science of reading research, and I'm making shifts in how I approach teaching reading. You're invited to join me on this exciting journey! Click here for the show notes to 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...

033: If you're enjoying this podcast, listen to this quick episode to learn where else you can find me!  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 learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators. Connec...

032: Did you know that my affordable membership site will help you apply the science of reading to your teaching? Listen to this quick episode to find out what's included!  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 learn more about our popular an...

031: Have you ever bought a book about teaching reading - only to find out that it doesn't align with what you know to be true based on the science? Here are some authors you can trust!  Click here for the show notes to 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 scie...

030: Looking to build your science of reading library? Here are my favorite books about teaching phonics!  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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership...

029: Why should we use decodable books? Who should be reading them? For how long? Get answers to these questions and more in today's episode! 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 reading? Click here to learn more abo...

027: Looking for free professional development? Here are my favorite YouTube channels for learning about the science of reading. 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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and...

027: Do you suspect that one of your students has dyslexia? Here's what every teacher should know about this common learning disability!  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 reading? Click here to learn more about o...

 026: Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, yet many people know very little about it – dyslexia myths abound! We're busting 12 of them in today's episode. 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 reading...

025: So you have a sound wall. Now what? In today's episode you'll learn how to use it to teach new phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (letter or letters that represent sounds). 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...

024: So you're thinking of adding a sound wall to your classroom ... amazing! Here are five things to keep in mind. 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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and afforda...

023: Sound walls are all the rage in the science of reading world ... but what are they exactly? Are they a must-have? Get the answers in today's episode!  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 reading? Click here to...

022: Today's episode is a quick reminder about the difference between comprehension processes and products ... and why it matters!  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 reading? Click here to learn more about our pop...

021: "Example/Non-Example" is an easy way to help your students nail down new vocabulary words. Listen in so you can add this trick to your toolbox!  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 reading? Click here to l...

020: Here's how to boost your students' morphological awareness so they can read longer words and improve their reading fluency at the same time!  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 reading? Click here to lear...

019: In today's quick win episode, we'll walk through an explicit, multisensory method for introducing a new letter with its sound. 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 reading? Click here to learn more about ou...