Triple R Teaching

Anna Geiger
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Oct 20, 2025 • 14min

Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye

229: Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. 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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Oct 13, 2025 • 14min

Tips for teaching high frequency words - with Christina Winter

Christina Winter, a former public school teacher and the founder of Lead in Literacy, shares her insights on teaching high-frequency words. She delves into the differences between sight words and high-frequency words, and why rote memorization can be counterproductive. Christina emphasizes the importance of explicit teaching methods and integrating practice into everyday routines. She also provides practical strategies for spelling and suggests valuable resources for making reading more accessible at home.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 16min

How to do a repeated reading intervention to build fluency - with Melanie Brethour

227: When students read accurately but slowly, research supports using a repeated reading intervention. But how does it work? How long should students read? What kind of feedback should you give? Get answers to these questions and more from reading interventionist Melanie Brethour.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 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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