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Practical ways to build background knowledge – with Meghan Hein

TRT Podcast #226: Practical ways to build background knowledge – with Meghan Hein

Free up your students’ mental space! Teacher Meghan Hein explains why building background knowledge first makes complex texts more accessible. You’ll love her practical tips!

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Connect with Meghan HeinInstagram: @alwaysmoretolearn

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A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words – with Pryor Rayburn

TRT Podcast #225: A 5-step method for helping students read CVC words – with Pryor Rayburn

Do you have students who are struggling to read CVC words? You’ll love the quick and practical tips that Pryor Rayburn shares in this episode!

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Learn more from Pryor RayburnFree 5-Step Scaffolding LadderHer website: Orton Gillingham MamaInstagram: @ortongillinghammamaHer courses: Sight Words Course and The Orton Gillingham Answer Key: Decoding Errors Course

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How to promote orthographic mapping – with Michelle Sullivan

TRT Podcast #224: How to promote orthographic mapping – with Michelle Sullivan

Michelle Sullivan joins me to discuss what orthographic mapping is and how we can promote it so our students become fluent readers and spellers.

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Learn more from Michelle SullivanMichelle’s website, The Colorful ClassroomMichelle’s podcast, Literacy in ColorLogos Literacy Academy, morphology course with Sarah PaulFind her on Instagram, @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom

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How to support oral language development – with Kim Lockhart

TRT Podcast #223: How to support oral language development – with Kim Lockhart

Kim Lockhart, an experienced teacher who currently teaches in a French immersion school, helps us understand why oral language development is so important. She shares practical ways for building oral language whether or not you’re teaching children learning a second language. 

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Resources mentioned in this episodeKnow Better, Do Better by David and Meredith LibenRead Alouds for All Learners by Molly NessMolly Ness’s read aloud planning templates (found in the middle of this page)Literacy Foundations for English Learners by Elsa Cárdenas HaganConnect with Kim LockhartTwitter/XInstagramBlueskyYouTube

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How to incorporate review into your phonics lessons – with Jessica Farmer

TRT Podcast #222: How to incorporate review into your phonics lessons – with Jessica Farmer

We know that reviewing the material we’ve taught is one of the most important things we can do in any subject area. Listen for practical ways to incorporate review into your phonics instruction! 

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Connect with Jessica FarmerInstagramYouTubeFacebookTik TokJessica’s website, farmerlovesphonics.com

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How to implement the science of reading with young learners – with Amie Burkholder

TRT Podcast #221: How to implement the science of reading with young learners – with Amie Burkholder

What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! 

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Learn more from Amie BurkholderHer new book, Literacy Unlocked: How to Implement the Science of Reading with Young LearnersAmie’s podcast, Route2ReadingLiteracy Edventures, Amie’s websiteFollow Amie on Instagram, @literacy.edventures

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A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation – with Lyn Stone

TRT Podcast #220: A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation – with Lyn Stone

I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and “rapid fire” questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you’ll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! 

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Lyn Stone’s booksLanguage for Life, the book we discussed in this episodeReading for LifeSpelling for LifeMore from Lyn StoneHer website, lifelongliteracy.comHer online courses

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Thoughtfully meeting the needs of advanced readers – with Dr. Amanda Nickerson

TRT Podcast #219: Thoughtfully meeting the needs of advanced readers – with Dr. Amanda Nickerson

Advanced readers often get overlooked. Dr. Amanda Nickerson helps us understand how we can nurture these students and help them reach their fullest potential within the MTSS framework. 

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Learn more from Dr. Amanda NickersonIntegrating Gifted Education with MTSS: Optimizing Reading Achievement, presentation with the Ohio Association for Gifted ChildrenPresentation on Integrating Gifted Education & MTSSSupporting Gifted and Advanced Readers, podcast episode with Reading Road TripAmanda’s new study mentioned in this episode: Nickerson, A. M. (in press). Utilizing advanced decoding and spelling lessons to accelerate highly-skilled first-grade readers. Gifted Child Quarterly.

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What to say to your child’s teacher when your child is struggling with learning to read – with Michelle Henderson

TRT Podcast #218: What to say to your child’s teacher when your child is struggling with learning to read – with Michelle Henderson

Are you concerned about your child’s lack of progress in learning to read? Michelle Henderson, reading specialist and parent coach, explains what rights you have and offers advice for gently (and firmly) addressing the issue with your child’s teacher. This episode is for any parent who has concerns about their child’s reading progress.

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Resources mentioned in this episodeMichelle’s website, which includes her free guides and contact infoMichelle’s favorite podcastsThe Sold a Story podcast, by Emily Hanford

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“There’s research for that!” – with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer & Dr. Katie Hilden

TRT Podcast #217: “There’s research for that!” – with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer & Dr. Katie Hilden

What does it mean when we say that research supports a specific practice? And what DOES research say about decodable text, comprehension strategies, phonemic awareness, and more? Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer and Dr. Katie Tilden join us to discuss their new book, “There’s Research for That,” and how research can answer common questions teachers ask as they work to implement the science of reading. 

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There’s Research for That: Your K-5 Literacy Instruction Questions Answered by Heidi Anne Mesmer and Katie HildenResources mentioned in this episodeWhat Works Clearinghouse from the Institute of Education SciencesEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)IES Practice GuidesLearn more from Dr. Mesmer and Dr. HildenUnderstanding Literacy Development, book with a chapter by Katie Hilden and Michael Pressley Big Words for Young Readers: Teaching Kids in Grades K to 5 to Decode���and Understand���Words With Multiple Syllables and Morphemes, book by Heidi Anne MesmerLetter Lessons and First Words: Phonics Foundations That Work, book by Heidi Anne MesmerDr. Mesmer’s presentation on The Science of Reading and Decodable Texts, with Just Right ReaderDr. Mesmer’s presentation on Strategies for Early Reading Success, with Just Right Reader

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