Triple R Teaching
It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today. Hit subscribe, and get ready to transform your teaching!
What is the science of implementation? - with Laura Stewart
212: How do we bridge research to classroom practice? The answer lies in the science of implementation. Laura Stewart walks us through the five stages of implementation - this episode is a must-listen for anyone whose school is ready for change!
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Why implementation is the missing piece - with Justin Browning
211: Implementation specialist Justin Browning joins me to discuss the challenges of implementation, the importance of strong leadership, and what really matters for lasting change.
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[Listen again] How to use assessment data to inform instruction - with Rachel Beiswanger
In today's episode, special education coach Rachel Beiswanger explains how she uses assessment data when deciding what to teach her students. We list screening measures and list specific things you can do if students are scoring below benchmark. I list all the details in the show notes, so be sure to check them out!
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The power of Quick Writes - in any grade! - with Shauna Cotte
210: You'll love this practical episode, in which Shauna Cotte emphasizes that Quick Writes are brief, informal writing tasks designed to help students process and reflect on content. Best of all - you can use them in any grade!
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How to use Paragraphology to teach the writing process - with Bridget Barley
209: When I heard Bridget Barley speak about her brilliant method for teaching students to write clearly structured paragraphs, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast so you can learn all about this method too. This is a must-listen for middle school teachers, but the method can be used starting in first grade.
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All about The Writing Revolution - with Judith Hochman
208: Judith Hochman, creator of The Writing Revolution method, explains the principles of this approach and shares practical, sentence-level activities that teachers can use in any grade level. These activities both enhance writing skills and improve understanding of the subject students are writing about.
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How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD - with Dr. Karen Harris
207: Dr. Karen Harris, the creator of SRSD (self-regulated strategy development), walks us through this evidence-based approach to teaching writing. You'll learn how this approach teaches students how to plan their writing, follow that plan, and assess how they did. Research shows that SRSD is an effective way to teach students to be independent writers.
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[Listen Again] How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
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Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy Siracusano
206: Amy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young writers. She also shares a variety of strategies that will help you teach students at all different stages. Lots of goodness in this episode!
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How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein
205: When I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent writing with little, if any, guided practice. Leah Mermelstein walks us through the importance of gradual release and explains three types of guided practice that you can bring into your writing instruction.
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Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith
204: "Writing workshop" is almost a bad word in today's science of reading circles. It's true that many elements of the model need improvement, but it's also true that some elements of the workshop model are based on research. Is it possible to redeem the writing workshop approach? I break this down with author, educator, and curriculum writer, April Smith.
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Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham
203: With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to classroom instruction. We discuss six evidence-based practices for teaching writing and how to implement them in day-to-day instruction.
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How to cure the balanced literacy hangover - with Dr. Brent Conway & Jen Hogan
202: Dr. Brent Conway, school superintendent, and Jen Hogan, curriculum coordinator, have written a fascinating white paper, Early Literacy and the Balanced Literacy Hangover. Even though more schools and teachers are embracing the science of reading, "lingering beliefs and practices have become like a bad hangover that is tough to shake." In this episode, Brent and Jen identify these beliefs and practices and share specific ways that teachers can move forward.
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How to choose a new reading program - with Dr. Maria Murray
201: If your school is looking for a new reading program, this is the episode for you! Dr. Maria Murray, president of The Reading League, explains how schools can use their free tools to evaluate potential programs.
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EPISODE 200!
200: In today's celebratory episode, I share my science of reading journey so far and identify my very favorite guest from the last five years. Just kidding! But I do give podcast "awards" as I identify my favorite podcast series, the most genuine guests, the most passionate, the most knowledgeable ... and more. Listen in to find out which guests were named!
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How to address the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Nancy Young
199: Dr. Nancy Young, creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic, explains why we need to challenge students who are advanced in reading and why research does not support the notion that they will be "just fine" regardless of their instruction. This is an important issue that deserves more attention.
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Equipping students to make strong inferences - with Dr. Amy Elleman
198: Comprehension is complex - and helping students improve comprehension is no straightforward task! Thankfully, Dr. Amy Elleman shows us how to teach the subskills that will enable our students to make strong inferences and become better comprehenders in the process.
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How to use think alouds to improve students' reading comprehension - with Dr. Molly Ness
197: Dr. Molly Ness joins us to examine the power of think alouds. We discuss how to prepare for effective think alouds and how to use them to boost student comprehension.
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{BONUS EPISODE} A new, FREE learning opportunity coming in January! with Donna Hejtmanek & Virginia Quinn-Mooney
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The nuts and bolts of building oral language in the classroom - with Jocelyn Seamer
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!
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[Listen again] How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia Cabell
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!
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How to train future reading teachers - with Dr. Carrie Pfeifer
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!
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[Listen again] Teaching students to read longer words - with Dr. Devin Kearns
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.
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Going deep beneath the surface of words - with Sue Hegland
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.
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Specific ways to teach morphology in the lower grades - with Fiona Hamilton
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!
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Structured Word Inquiry - with Dr. Pete Bowers
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.
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An introduction to morphology - with Michelle Sullivan
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.
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What is the science of learning? - with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
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.
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[Listen again] Practical ways to promote reading comprehension - with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
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!
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Understanding the Orton-Gillingham Approach - with Pryor Rayburn
189: Pryor Rayburn, a teacher and Fellow in Training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy, shares education resources through her website, The Orton Gillingham Mama. In today's episode she explains the principles of Orton-Gillingham, discusses the elements that are not yet supported by research, and shares an effective routine for teaching those tricky function words (the, was, what etc.) that often trip kids up (spoiler alert: it's all about meaning!).
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How to apply reading research to classroom teaching - with Harriett Janetos
188: Harriett Janetos, an author and reading specialist, has a gift for sorting through reading research and understanding how to apply it in day-to-day teaching. In this episode we discuss practical insights from her book, From Sounds to Summary.
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The 6 systems every school needs to improve literacy outcomes - with Pati Montgomery
187: Increasing teacher knowledge about the science of reading is one important step toward improving literacy outcomes in a school or district. But so much more is required! Pati Montgomery, founder of Schools Cubed, walks us through the six key systems that are essential for improving literacy outcomes.
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Why a skeptical balanced literacy teacher embraced the science of reading - with Jolene Rosploch
186: Jolene Rosploch was a committed balanced literacy teacher. When Schools Cubed arrived to help her school improve literacy outcomes, Jolene was skeptical. Listen to find out what led her to embrace the science of reading.
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From struggle to success: One reading specialist's structured literacy journey - with Julie Speidel
185: Reading specialist Julie Speidel describes the struggles and triumphs that she faced as she supported her staff in improving literacy outcomes.
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One school's journey from balanced to structured literacy - with Candice Johnson
184: Today's episode tells the story of a Cudahy, Wisconsin school's journey from balanced to structured literacy. Reading specialist Candice Johnson describes how her school implemented systems, high impact instructional routines, and more to improve reading instruction in every classroom.
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"I didn't believe him" - How one mom learned that her son's school wasn't teaching him to read - with Dr. Irene Daria
183: Irene's kindergarten son was attending a prestigious Manhattan public school. When he told her that the school wasn't teaching him to read, she didn't believe him. When she finally realized he was right, she set out on a challenging journey to save his academic life. You won't want to miss this one!
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[Listen again] What does research say about teaching preschoolers? with Dr. Susan Neuman
If you have questions about what the science of reading has to say about preschool, this is the episode for you! Dr. Susan Neuman, early childhood expert and author, discusses what research has to say about play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practice, and building oral language and vocabulary in preschool.
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How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep-dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
182: If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started!
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Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
181: Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more!
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Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey
180: Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode!
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