TRT Podcast #29: Answers to decodable book FAQ's Why should we use decodable books? Who should be reading them? For how long? Get answers to these questions and more in today's episode! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Related links Free fiction decodable books Free nonfiction decodable books Ultimate guide to decodable book series ... Read More
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Must-watch science of reading YouTube channels
TRT Podcast #28: Must-watch science of reading YouTube channels Looking for free professional development? Here are my favorite YouTube channels for learning about the science of reading. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Recommended science of reading YouTube channels SoR-What I Should Have Learned in College The Reading League OregonRTIi Reading Science Academy Reading Simplified Reading ... Read More
What every teacher should know about dyslexia
TRT Podcast #27: What every teacher should know about dyslexia Do you suspect that one of your students has dyslexia? Here's what every teacher should know about this common learning disability! Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Recommended dyslexia screeners Lexercise Screener for schools EarlyBird Education Recommended dyslexia resources Conquering Dyslexia by Jan Hasbrouck Dyslexia ... Read More
Common misconceptions about dyslexia
TRT Podcast #26: Common misconceptions about dyslexia Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, yet many people know very little about it – dyslexia myths abound! We're busting 12 of them in today's episode. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Check out my blog posts about dyslexia Misconceptions about dyslexia Signs of dyslexia Using explicit instruction What every teacher needs to know ... Read More
How to use a sound wall to teach new phonemes and graphemes
TRT Podcast #25: How to use a sound wall to teach new phonemes and graphemes So you have a sound wall. Now what? In today's episode you'll learn how to use it to teach new phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (letter or letters that represent sounds). Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript ... Read More
5 things to remember when getting started with a sound wall
TRT Podcast#24: 5 things to remember when getting started with a sound wall So you're thinking of adding a sound wall to your classroom ... amazing! Here are five things to keep in mind. Listen to the episode here Full episode transcript Resources Mentioned Sound Wall and Vowel Valley from The Measured Mom Tools for Reading sound wall picture cards with real mouth pictures ... Read More