Reach All Readers
Anna Geiger
Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well.Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll find support here.Subscribe for honest conversations, actionable teaching tips, and the encouragement you need to transform literacy instruction in your classroom.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 48min
What is CBM, and how should teachers use it? - with Dr. Michelle Hosp
239: Dr. Michelle Hosp, co-author of The ABCs of CBM, explains the history of curriculum based measurement and do's and don'ts for implementing it. A must-listen for any K-3rd grade classroom teachers and all reading interventionists! Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode239Get my free diagnostic assessments:https://reachallreaders.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-phonemic-awareness-phonics-diagnostic-assessments/ 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)
Jan 26, 2026 • 42min
Reading assessment done right - with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn
238: Assessment doesn't have to be overwhelming! Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn, authors of Reading Assessment Done Right, share practical strategies for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring student progress effectively.Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode238Get my free diagnostic assessments:https://reachallreaders.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-phonemic-awareness-phonics-diagnostic-assessments/ 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)
Jan 19, 2026 • 6min
The 3 types of assessment teachers need for data-based decision making
237: In this quick solo episode, we take a look at the three types of assessment teachers use within MTSS for data-based decision making. You’ll learn the key questions each one answers, how they work together, and why they’re essential for making informed instructional decisions. I’m also sharing my phonemic awareness and phonics diagnostic assessments from Reach All Readers Plus as a free download.Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode237Get my free diagnostic assessments:https://reachallreaders.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-phonemic-awareness-phonics-diagnostic-assessments/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)
Jan 12, 2026 • 40min
Important lessons from the history of RTI and MTSS - with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
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)
Jan 5, 2026 • 12min
Kicking off a new assessment series! [What is MTSS?]
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)
Dec 29, 2025 • 27min
[Listen again] 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! 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)
Dec 22, 2025 • 48min
[Listen again] A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation - with Lyn Stone
Lyn Stone, linguist, author, and school coach specializing in literacy and morphology, chats about grammar, syntax, and punctuation. She explains teaching word function in context and personifying parts of speech to engage learners. Practical strategies include anchor sentences, sentence marking, clause vs phrase distinctions, and how punctuation and morphemes change with use.
Dec 15, 2025 • 51min
[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
Dr. Shawn Datchuk, professor and director at the Iowa Reading Research Center with a background in special education, talks handwriting research and practice. He discusses when to start letter formation, why lowercase and print often come first, pencil grips and comfort, routines and cues that support memory, assessing progress, and tools like LIFTER to connect handwriting with reading.
Dec 8, 2025 • 37min
[Listen again] How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy
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)
Dec 1, 2025 • 52min
How to use etymology to help students spell high frequency words - with Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless
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.
