TRT Podcast #13: Science of reading-aligned literacy centers You need to keep your students engaged while you teach small groups. But how? What literacy centers are best for a science of reading classroom? We've got you covered with five simple center ideas. Full episode transcript Get a free sample of our phonics centers below! ... Read More
Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist?
TRT Podcast #12: Can the Daily 5 and the science of reading coexist? The Daily 5 is a popular framework for managing literacy centers in primary classrooms. Can teachers committed to the science of reading keep using the Daily 5? Full episode transcript There are many ways to listen ... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe in Spotify Subscribe in Stitcher Looking for the entire podcast library? Click here ... Read More
Should we teach sight words to preschoolers?
TRT Podcast#11: Should we teach sight words to preschoolers? What should be the first step when teaching preschoolers to read? Should we jump right to sight words? Or should we avoid them altogether? Full episode transcript Related links Sight word lessons with decodable books Phonemic awareness activities There are many ways to listen ... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe in Spotify Subscribe in ... Read More
More books about the science of reading
TRT Podcast#10: More books about the science of reading Ready to read some more meaty books about the science of reading? Try these! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Books mentioned in this episode Equipped for Reading Success, by David Kilpatrick Teaching Word Recognition, by Rollanda E. O'Connor Learning to Read: The Great Debate, by Jeanne Chall A Fresh Look at Phonics, by Wiley ... Read More
Easy books to get you started learning about the science of reading
TRT Podcast#9: Easy books to get you started with the science of reading Ready to start learning about the science of reading? Here are some books to get you started! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Books mentioned in this episode Shifting the Balance, by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates Know Better, Do Better, by David and Meredith Liben The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading, by ... Read More
Simple meals the kids will actually eat
Looking for simple meals that you can feed your kids while you try to keep sane during this challenging time of unexpected working-from-home and homeschooling? Try these! I know you have a lot on your plate right now. You may find yourself working from home while homeschooling your kids whose schools have been closed ... indefinitely. Since everything is shut down, you don't really have an escape. No coffee ... Read More
4 things you can do to get started with the science of reading
TRT Podcast#8: 4 things you can do to get started with the science of reading Does learning about the science of reading feel overwhelming? Here are four simple things you can do to get started! Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Resources mentioned in this episode The Reading League website The Reading League's Science of Reading: Defining Guide The Science of Reading: What I Should Have ... Read More
What can we learn about comprehension from the National Reading Panel?
TRT Podcast#7: What can we learn about comprehension from the National Reading Panel? Is it worth our time to teach reading comprehension strategies? Here's some food for thought from the National Reading Panel. Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Related resources The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers, by Timothy Shanahan National Reading Panel’s report Can ... Read More
Vocabulary and the National Reading Panel
TRT Podcast#6: Vocabulary and the National Reading Panel Our students learn at least 3000 words a year ... we can't possibly teach them that many words through direct instruction. So should we even bother? The National Reading Panel has the answer! Click the play button to listen Remember that you can hover over the player to speed up or slow down the audio. Full transcript here: Related resources The ... Read More
What do we learn about fluency from the National Reading Panel?
TRT Podcast#5: What do we learn about fluency from the National Reading Panel? Fluency used to be a neglected skill, but now we know that fluency must be explicitly taught. The question is ... how? Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Related links The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers, by Timothy Shanahan National Reading Panel’s report ... Read More