Reach All Readers

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)

232: If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen! 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)

In this engaging discussion, Brianna Guild, a private-practice speech-language pathologist and creator of SLP Literacy Corner, shares her passion for literacy. She defines decodable texts and emphasizes their role in teaching letter-sound relationships. Brianna outlines an effective lesson routine, including comprehension questions and modeled retells, that naturally weaves in vocabulary and fluency. She also discusses how to adapt lessons for advanced readers and describes a creative sorting activity to enhance orthographic mapping, making reading fun and structured!

230: Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need. 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)

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)

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.

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)

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)