Reach All Readers

236: We're continuing our assessment series with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, who walks us through the history of RTI and MTSS—from the "wait to fail" model to today's data-based approaches. Learn why strong Tier 1 instruction must be the foundation, what went wrong with RTI implementation, and how to get it right in your school.Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode236Become a member of Reach All Readers Plus! Click here: https://themeasuredmom.lpages.co/reach-all-readers-plus/ 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)

I'm kicking off a new assessment series with a replay of an older episode: What is MTSS? In this episode I discuss the collaborative problem solving model, the MTSS assessment system, and the three tiers of instruction. Find the show notes here.Get more professional development in our membership! Learn more here.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)

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! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode221Get the free Letter Sounds Game: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/letter-sounds/ 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)

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! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode220Get the free Sentence Building Activity: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/sentence-building/ 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)

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!Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode181Get the free Editable Name Tracing Worksheets: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-editable-name-tracing/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)

When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes!Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode163Get the free Words Working Together activity: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/differentiated-passages/ 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)

Fiona Hamilton, a literacy specialist with a rich background in international education, and Rebecca Loveless, a linguist-trained educator focused on structured word inquiry, discuss innovative spelling techniques. They unveil how teaching etymology can reduce cognitive load and enhance spelling retention. The duo emphasizes the importance of integrating word histories with vocabulary and phonics, and share practical tools and games for the classroom. Their insights aim to empower educators and make high-frequency word learning interactive and effective.

Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, a literacy expert and author, shares her insights on scaffolding complex texts for all grades. She emphasizes the importance of introducing connected texts early, combining decodables with richer materials. Jennifer discusses strategic peer support to enhance learning and advocates for pre-reading strategies like building background knowledge. She also addresses adjusting teaching methods for harder texts and the significance of varied reading experiences beyond controlled decodables, ensuring all students thrive in their reading journey.

Big news! Triple R Teaching is now officially Reach All Readers. In this episode, I explain the rebrand and what it means for you as a listener, and I explain why this change better reflects my mission of helping teachers understand and apply the science of reading. Don't worry—same practical literacy tips and honest conversations you love, just with a name that truly captures what this podcast is all about!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)

233: If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics lesson.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)