TRT Podcast#4: What did the National Reading Panel say about teaching phonics? "Phonics" may be the most controversial word in the history of teaching reading! What does the research actually say? Today we'll look at what the National Reading Panel said (and didn't say) about the teaching of phonics. Listen to the full episode Full episode transcript Update: Articles related to synthetic phonics S. ... Read More
What did the National Reading Panel say about phonemic awareness?
TRT Podcast#3: What did the National Reading Panel say about phonemic awareness? What does the research have to say about phonemic awareness? In today's episode we'll look closely at what the NRP learned through its meta-analysis. 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 ... Read More
What was the National Reading Panel?
TRT Podcast#2: What was the National Reading Panel? Would you like to know what the research REALLY says? The National Reading Panel spent three years studying hundreds of studies ... and its report is something every teacher should be familiar with! We're kicking off a 5-week series sharing the key recommendations from the panel's findings. Click the play button to listen Full episode transcript Links ... Read More
What IS the science of reading?
TRT #1: What IS the science of reading? "The science of reading" - you hear about it everywhere! Is it a fad, a curriculum, or possibly even a political agenda? Short answer: No, no, and no. Get the facts in this quick and powerful episode! Listen to the full episode Remember that you can hover over the player to speed up or slow down the audio. Full episode transcript Links mentioned in this episode The ... Read More
Introducing Triple R Teaching – my new podcast!
It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! My new podcast Triple R Teaching, will help you reflect, refine, and recharge. The podcast will provide simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. I'll show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about my transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes ... Read More
Valentine’s Day books
Looking for books to read aloud to your learners on Valentine's Day? I've put together a list of our favorites just for you! ... Read More
Versions of Cinderella
For weeks, my two youngest kids were treated to a variety of Cinderella versions. We discovered quite a few new favorites (and, admittedly, a few we didn't care for). Read on to find the best Cinderella versions to read aloud! 24 Cinderella Versions ... Read More
5 Reasons you’ll LOVE Just Right Reader decodable books!
Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by Just Right Reader. All opinions are my own. I only promote products I know and love! Are you looking for decodable books to fill your classroom library? You can't go wrong with Just Right Reader! When Just Right Reader asked to sponsor this blog post, I jumped at the chance. That's because their giant collection of over 300 books is one every primary teacher and ... Read More
The best order for teaching multiplication facts
Looking for the best order for teaching multiplication facts? You're in the right place! Why not teach the facts in order from 0-12? We're going for understanding, not just memorization. It makes sense to choose a particular order, because that will let us start with the simpler facts first and help our students build on the knowledge they already have as they learn each new set of ... Read More
Give your students a reading boost with these back to school take-home decodable packs!
This post is sponsored by Just Right Reader. All opinions are my own. I only promote products I know and love! Let's start the new school year off right! Did you know? Decoding is the literacy skill that slides most over the summer. Use Just Right Reader decodable books to reactivate decoding skills and give your students a reading boost! You can't go wrong with Just Right Reader's Back to School ... Read More