196: Don't have time to build oral language skills? Jocelyn Seamer shows you how to build them into what you're already doing and offers specific oral language routines to incorporate. This episode is for you, no matter what grade you teach!

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

When you understand the stages of early writing, you're better able to support beginning writers. In this episode, Dr. Sonia Cabell reviews a framework for teachers to evaluate, support, and extend the writing that young children produce. This is a must-listen for preschool and kindergarten teachers!

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

195: Dr. Carrie Pfeifer shares how her structured literacy clinic and redesigned coursework prepare future reading teachers. Students get hands-on tutoring experience while mastering evidence-based teaching methods. It's a win for everyone!

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

Dr. Devin Kearns explains why popular syllable division methods may not be the most efficient way to teach students to read longer words – and what to consider instead.

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

194: One of my favorite education books is Beneath the Surface of Words, by Sue Hegland - it's a truly mind-blowing book that opened my eyes to the sense behind English spelling. Even though I've always been a strong speller, this book led to understandings that made me a better teacher of spelling. In this episode I sat down with Sue Hegland to dive deep beneath the surface of words.

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

193: If you're looking for specific ways to teach morphology in the primary grades - starting in kindergarten - THIS is the episode for you. Fiona Hamilton breaks it all down for us, even giving us the exact words to say. This episode is a must-listen for any lower grades teacher who's ready to get started with morphology instruction!

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

192: Dr. Pete Bowers explains "structured word inquiry," an exciting type of instruction that engages learners of all ages in making sense of our (surprise!) logical spelling system. In this episode, Dr. Bowers shares the research behind morphology, explains why words typically called "irregular" are usually not, and advocates for morphology instruction even with our youngest readers.

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

191: This episode begins an exciting series about morphology! Michelle Sullivan, of The Colorful Classroom, defines basic morphology terms and gives practical ways to begin morphology instruction across the grades.

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

190: The science of reading tells us what to teach; the science of learning tells us how. Dr. Nathaniel Swain, author of the new book, Harnessing the Science of Learning, debunks common myths about how students learn and helps teachers understand how to improve their craft so all students learn.

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)

You've heard what NOT to do when it comes to teaching comprehension. But where are the practical ways to promote comprehension in the classroom? Dr. Sharon Vaughn has the answers!

Click here for the show notes from this episode.

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 3rd grade educators.

Connect with Anna here!

• Blog
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter (X)