

Triple R Teaching
Anna Geiger
It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today. Hit subscribe, and get ready to transform your teaching!
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Jan 20, 2025 • 44min
How to address the needs of advanced readers - with Dr. Nancy Young
Dr. Nancy Young, creator of The Ladder of Reading & Writing infographic, dives into the pressing needs of advanced readers. She underscores the misconception that these students will thrive without tailored instruction. The discussion highlights the necessity of nurturing their unique skills, emphasizing that lack of challenges can limit their growth. Young advocates for differentiated teaching approaches to keep advanced learners engaged, while also sharing insights into how educators and parents can collaborate to better support these students on their reading journey.

Jan 13, 2025 • 48min
Equipping students to make strong inferences - with Dr. Amy Elleman
198: Comprehension is complex - and helping students improve comprehension is no straightforward task! Thankfully, Dr. Amy Elleman shows us how to teach the subskills that will enable our students to make strong inferences and become better comprehenders in the process.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Jan 6, 2025 • 38min
How to use think alouds to improve students' reading comprehension - with Dr. Molly Ness
197: Dr. Molly Ness joins us to examine the power of think alouds. We discuss how to prepare for effective think alouds and how to use them to boost student comprehension. Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Dec 23, 2024 • 8min
{BONUS EPISODE} A new, FREE learning opportunity coming in January! with Donna Hejtmanek & Virginia Quinn-Mooney
Sign up for a workshop about teaching small groups hereSign up for a workshop about teaching writing hereScience of Reading Facebook GroupSOR - What I Should Have Learned in College YouTube ChannelVirtual Happy Hour - Science of Reading YouTube ChannelGet 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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

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Dec 16, 2024 • 59min
The nuts and bolts of building oral language in the classroom - with Jocelyn Seamer
196: Don't have time to build oral language skills? Jocelyn Seamer shows you how to build them into what you're already doing and offers specific oral language routines to incorporate. This episode is for you, no matter what grade you teach! Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Dec 9, 2024 • 31min
[Listen again] How to scaffold preschoolers' early writing skills - with Dr. Sonia Cabell
When you understand the stages of early writing, you're better able to support beginning writers. In this episode, Dr. Sonia Cabell reviews a framework for teachers to evaluate, support, and extend the writing that young children produce. This is a must-listen for preschool and kindergarten teachers!Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Dec 2, 2024 • 32min
How to train future reading teachers - with Dr. Carrie Pfeifer
195: Dr. Carrie Pfeifer shares how her structured literacy clinic and redesigned coursework prepare future reading teachers. Students get hands-on tutoring experience while mastering evidence-based teaching methods. It's a win for everyone!Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Nov 25, 2024 • 40min
[Listen again] Teaching students to read longer words - with Dr. Devin Kearns
Dr. Devin Kearns explains why popular syllable division methods may not be the most efficient way to teach students to read longer words – and what to consider instead.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Going deep beneath the surface of words - with Sue Hegland
194: One of my favorite education books is Beneath the Surface of Words, by Sue Hegland - it's a truly mind-blowing book that opened my eyes to the sense behind English spelling. Even though I've always been a strong speller, this book led to understandings that made me a better teacher of spelling. In this episode I sat down with Sue Hegland to dive deep beneath the surface of words.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Specific ways to teach morphology in the lower grades - with Fiona Hamilton
193: If you're looking for specific ways to teach morphology in the primary grades - starting in kindergarten - THIS is the episode for you. Fiona Hamilton breaks it all down for us, even giving us the exact words to say. This episode is a must-listen for any lower grades teacher who's ready to get started with morphology instruction! Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 Anna here! Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)