Reach All Readers

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. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable reso...

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. 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...

 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. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential St...

Check out our first 33 episodes, which are brand new and now align with the science of reading! You're also invited to check out our new science of reading glossary. It's FREE at this link: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/sorglossary 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...

 089: Dr. Wendy Farone has been a classroom teacher, LETRS trainer, educational consultant, and Title 1 reading specialist. Through the years she has learned what really makes the difference ... teacher education. Listen in to find out what she wishes every teacher knew about teaching reading. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reac...

 088: Today we have the privilege of speaking with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, the authors of the fantastic book, Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom .  Listen to find out how to be a bridge builder in your own teaching community! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reac...

 087: Today we have the privilege of hearing from Sarah Paul of Sarah's Teaching Snippets. Sarah is a reading interventionist and full of practical, engaging ways to implement structured literacy. Listen in to find meaningful activities you can start doing tomorrow! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my b...

 086: As a former balanced literacy teacher, Margaret Goldberg is a leader in the movement to help ALL students become successful readers. Her kind and respectful manner open the door wide open. I'm sure you'll love hearing from her as much I enjoyed this interview! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get...

Today you'll hear from Gina, who shares both knowledge and laughs on her Instagram account, get_literacy. Not only will you hear how Gina is implementing the science of reading in her first grade classroom, you'll discover how she found help for her daughter with dyslexia. So much goodness in this episode! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5...

084: Learn about Jessica's powerful small group phonics lessons - a central piece of her of science of reading-based instruction! 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 printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popula...

 Lindsay was a fierce balanced literacy advocate ... until everything she knew didn't help her son learn to read. You'll love hearing how Lindsay educated herself and began tutoring her son, who has severe dyslexia. He's now a successful, avid reader!  Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book,...

082: In this episode I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Heidi Jane, who has blown up Instagram and TikTok with her incredible science of reading content. Listen in to learn about Heidi's journey and the safe space she's created for teachers to keep learning about this important subject. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach A...

081: In this episode I had the joy of meeting Christina Winter, a brilliant educator with a heart for helping teachers. Get Christina's best advice for getting started with the science of reading! 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 printable resources that align wit...

080: In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with Savannah Campbell from Campbell Creates Readers. She shares her journey from balanced to structured literacy and helps us put it all in the proper perspective. 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 printable resourc...

079: Beginning next week I'm sharing a ten-week interview series! We'll be learning what led prominent educators to transition from a balanced to structured approach. Along the way we'll get helpful tips for teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, and more. Stay tuned! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Reader...

078: In today's episode we'll talk about why the running record isn't the useful tool I once thought it was. We'll also share resources you can use instead ... and what to do if your school still requires that you use running records. 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 Re...

 077: These simple activities will help your students make new words part of their expressive vocabulary ... and they take just a few minutes each! 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 ab...

 076: So - you're reading an on-grade-level text with the whole class. How can you make this reading comprehension lesson interesting, engaging, and useful for ALL your students? Today's episode will give you a simple template you can follow to make these lessons a success! Click here for the show notes for this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Rea...

075: Without fluency, our students will struggle to comprehend what they read. Here are six ways to build fluency in a variety of settings. Let me know if you try the last one! 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...

 074: Do you have students who struggle to read longer words? These six strategies will give you the tools you need to help.  #4 is my favorite! 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...

073: The alphabetic principle is the understanding that printed letters represent sounds - it sounds simple, but not all kids grasp this concept. Without it, they can't learn to read! Here are five simple ways to build the alphabetic principle. 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 Reader...

Keep the rest of the class busy AND learning with these easy-prep, effective literacy center ideas! 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 for Pr...

 071: How should you form your phonics groups? How often should you meet with each group? What specific activities should you include in your lessons? We've got the answers in this week'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 ali...

 070: In this episode I share the phonics skills we should teach by grade level. Do you agree with how I break it down? 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 affordab...

#069: What IS Orton-Gillingham anyway? Is it backed by research? What do critics have to say? We'll answer 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...