Reach All Readers

192: Dr. Pete Bowers explains "structured word inquiry," an exciting type of instruction that engages learners of all ages in making sense of our (surprise!) logical spelling system. In this episode, Dr. Bowers shares the research behind morphology, explains why words typically called "irregular" are usually not, and advocates for morphology instruction even with our youngest r...

191: This episode begins an exciting series about morphology! Michelle Sullivan, of The Colorful Classroom, defines basic morphology terms and gives practical ways to begin morphology instruction across the grades. 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...

190: The science of reading tells us what to teach; the science of learning tells us how. Dr. Nathaniel Swain, author of the new book, Harnessing the Science of Learning , debunks common myths about how students learn and helps teachers understand how to improve their craft so all students learn. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to...

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. 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 o...

189: Pryor Rayburn, a teacher and Fellow in Training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy, shares education resources through her website, The Orton Gillingham Mama. In today's episode she explains the principles of Orton-Gillingham, discusses the elements that are not yet supported by research, and shares an effective routine for teaching those tricky function words (the, was, what etc.) that o...

188: Harriett Janetos, an author and reading specialist, has a gift for sorting through reading research and understanding how to apply it in day-to-day teaching. In this episode we discuss practical insights from her book, From Sounds to Summary. 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...

187: Increasing teacher knowledge about the science of reading is one important step toward improving literacy outcomes in a school or district. But so much more is required! Pati Montgomery, founder of Schools Cubed, walks us through the six key systems that are essential for improving literacy outcomes. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential...

186: Jolene Rosploch was a committed balanced literacy teacher. When Schools Cubed arrived to help her school improve literacy outcomes, Jolene was skeptical. Listen to find out what led her to embrace the science of reading. 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 printabl...

185: Reading specialist Julie Speidel describes the struggles and triumphs that she faced as she supported her staff in improving literacy outcomes.  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 learn more...

184: Today's episode tells the story of a Cudahy, Wisconsin school's journey from balanced to structured literacy. Reading specialist Candice Johnson describes how her school implemented systems, high impact instructional routines, and more to improve reading instruction in every classroom. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Step...

183: Irene's kindergarten son was attending a prestigious Manhattan public school. When he told her that the school wasn't teaching him to read, she didn't believe him. When she finally realized he was right, she set out on a challenging journey to save his academic life. You won't want to miss this one! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free maste...

If you have questions about what the science of reading has to say about preschool, this is the episode for you! Dr. Susan Neuman, early childhood expert and author, discusses what research has to say about play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practice, and building oral language and vocabulary in preschool. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free mastercla...

182: If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential...

181: Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first?  What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode181 Get the free Editable Name Tracing Workshee...

180: Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode! 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! Loo...

179: In this episode, the tables are turned - Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, of Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, interview ME! We discuss the three important steps to reach all readers ... and I get pretty candid about my science of reading journey. 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 Al...

178: As a classroom teacher, I had heard of dyslexia - and that's about it. In this episode I share what I wish I'd known about this common learning disability. 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? Cli...

177: Research tells us that students comprehend text better when they write about it. Here's how to use a simple sentence expansion activity to improve comprehension. 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? Cl...

176: Use this simple routine to teach any of the expository text structures: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, or problem and solution. 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 her...

175: We know it's important to teach particular vocabulary words in depth - but how do we choose from the many thousands of words that students might encounter? These six questions will help you choose words for vocabulary instruction. 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! Looki...

174: These are simple and powerful fluency routines that you can use throughout the day! 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 learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through...

173: We know that it's important to practice applying the phonics skills they've been taught, but what does research really say about using decodable text? What are questions do we still have? 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...

172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night." Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Rea...

171: Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but I've condensed all the information into four important points. 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 learn more about our pop...

170: The Big 5 (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) get a lot of attention - but what about oral language? Oral language deserves attention because it is the foundation of both word recognition and language comprehension. In this episode I share a short summary of what research tells us about oral language and reading. Click here for the show notes from this episod...