Triple R Teaching

Anna Geiger
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Sep 29, 2025 • 15min

Practical ways to build background knowledge - with Meghan Hein

226: 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!Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Sep 22, 2025 • 11min

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

225: 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!Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Sep 15, 2025 • 22min

How to promote orthographic mapping - with Michelle Sullivan

Michelle Sullivan, the creative mind behind the Colorful Classroom and host of the Literacy in Color podcast, shares her extensive knowledge on orthographic mapping—an essential cognitive process for fluent reading and spelling. She discusses the importance of phonemic awareness, offering strategies to help students internalize word structures and move beyond rote memorization. Additionally, she highlights engaging classroom activities and the connection between morphology and literacy, empowering educators to enhance reading abilities effectively.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 28min

How to support oral language development - with Kim Lockhart

223: 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. Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Sep 1, 2025 • 14min

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

222: 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! Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 25min

[Listen again] Structured Word Inquiry - with Dr. Pete Bowers

Dr. Pete Bowers, an advocate for structured word inquiry and founder of the WordWorks Literacy Center, dives into the fascinating world of morphology in spelling instruction. He clarifies why words labeled as 'irregular' often aren’t, highlighting the hidden logic of English spelling. Personal anecdotes showcase his transformative teaching journey, while he emphasizes the importance of understanding word structures over rote memorization. Bowers introduces interactive methods to grasp complex words and advocates for a meaning-based approach, making spelling more accessible to all learners.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 45min

[Listen again] An introduction to morphology - with Michelle Sullivan

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.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Aug 11, 2025 • 50min

[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk

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!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Aug 4, 2025 • 44min

[Listen again] Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey

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!Click here for the show notes from this episode.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)
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Jul 28, 2025 • 26min

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

221: 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! Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. 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 me here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

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