TRT Podcast #81: Just start with one thing: A conversation with Christina Winter 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Find Christina here ... Read More
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From balanced to structured literacy: Chatting with Savannah Campbell
TRT Podcast #80: It's all about the kids: A conversation with Savannah Campbell 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. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Find Savannah here Savannah's recommend ... Read More
An introduction to our Balanced to Structured Literacy Interview series
TRT Podcast #79: An Introduction to our Balanced to Structured Literacy Interview Series 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Our ... Read More
Should we use running records?
TRT Podcast #78: Rethinking running records ... should we be using something else instead? Should we use running records? 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. Full episode transcript Related blog ... Read More
Whole class vocabulary activities to make those words STICK
TRT Podcast#77: Whole class vocabulary activities to make those words STICK These simple activities will help your students make new words part of their expressive vocabulary ... and they take just a few minutes each! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related resources ... Read More
A simple template for reading comprehension lessons
TRT Podcast#76: A simple template for reading comprehension lessons 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! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related ... Read More