We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)Julie VanLier and Dr. Svetlana Cvetkovic discuss their experiences and successes teaching phonics.  They both highlight the importance of a speech-to-print approach and the impact it has had on their students' reading and spelling abilities. The conversation also delves into the principles of speech to print and the scope and sequence of instruction.  They emphasize the importance of interleaving, where concepts are revisited over time. The integration of phonics into all aspects of reading and writing is key, as well as the use of authentic text. Overall, their approach focuses on engagement, flexibility, and integration to ensure student success in literacy.TakeawaysTeaching phonics using a speech-to-print approach can lead to significant improvements in students' reading and spelling abilities.The principles of speech to print include the understanding that one, two, three, or four letters can spell a sound.A sound can be spelled in many different ways, and the same spelling can represent different sounds.The scope and sequence of instruction in a speech-to-print approach involves teaching students the different sound-spelling patterns and helping them understand the logic and patterns of the English language.Key Tenets of Speech to Print Sounds can be represented by 1, 2, 3, or 4 letters. Sounds can be spelled different ways.Spellings can be pronounced in different ways.ResourcesJulie's iReady scores infographicKinder spelling phase comparisons using traditional & speech-first phonics approaches infographicEvidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) Li & Wang (2023) self-teaching meta analysis -- self-teaching was enhanced through phonological recoding via spelling A step-by-step pdf for k-2 teachers using FREE speech-first resources-- I especially encourage kinder teachers to take the free 1-hour Udemy course by John Walker (founder of Sounds-Write) as it includes a full scope & sequence for teaching the basic code and even into the beginning advanced codeEp. 147: Hot Topic Series: What is Speech to Print? Don't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)From August 12, 2022Talking with Dr. Julia Lindsey is like popping into the classroom next door to chat with your best teacher friend after school. On this podcast, Julia shares what evidence says that young readers need to know to help them decode words efficiently. We discuss foundational reading skills, starting with oral language and print concepts through multisyllabic word reading. Instructional swaps take this conversation to the classroom where Julia tells us what to swap to improve instruction. Efficient and effective instruction is critical when teaching decoding. ResourcesReading Above the Fray by Dr. Julia B. LindseyDon't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org) Yvette Manns discusses the schwa and its importance. She shares insights from her book, The Not So Lazy Schwa, and explains how it helps children understand the schwa sound. Yvette also tells all about National Schwa Day, a holiday she created to celebrate language and literacy in schools. She provides suggestions for celebrating the day and highlights the resources available in the National Schwa Day toolkit. TakeawaysThe schwa is a neutral unstressed sound that is the most common sound in the English language.Teaching the schwa is important for helping students decode and encode multisyllabic words.National Schwa Day is a holiday created to celebrate language and literacy in schools.The National Schwa Day toolkit provides resources and activities for teachers to implement the holiday.Don't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com

Experts discuss teaching students to read irregular words, the role of morphology, and different approaches to decoding. They emphasize the importance of meaning and context in word recognition. Strategies include mispronunciation correction, morphology understanding, and providing a toolbox of decoding strategies for students

Denise Eide shares how understanding the logic of English can improve reading and spelling skills. Teaching complete phonics rules empowers students. Exploring phonetic inconsistencies and decoding words enhances learning. Mastering high-frequency words is key to efficient decoding. Utilizing decodable books and phonemic awareness helps navigate spelling challenges. Understanding the balance between sound and meaning is crucial in English spelling.

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)In this episode, teacher Christina Winter, better known as Mrs. Winters Bliss on Instagram, talks about the practical application of sound walls in the classroom. She provides her top 3 tips and shares how sound walls can be used in instruction. She also provides ideas for how students can interact with sound walls, such as through dictation, chants, and games. TakeawaysSound walls can be used during direct instruction to introduce new phonemes and provide a reference for students. Students can interact with sound walls through activities like dictation, chants, and games. It is important to prioritize the most common sound-spelling patterns.Resources and tools, such as phoneme-grapheme dictionaries and frequency lists, can support teachers in implementing sound walls effectively.ResourcesMrs. Winters Bliss Website FREE DOWNLOADABLE Science of Reading RESOURCES! Don't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com

Expert Mary Dahlgren explains the importance of sound walls in teaching all 44 speech sounds. Sound walls help students connect sounds to letters, support phonics instruction, and benefit all students, including English learners. The podcast discusses transitioning to sound walls, the significance of phonological awareness, dialect variations in phonics skills, and practical tools for teaching sound walls in early education.

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)Spencer Russell, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher and the founder of Toddlers Can Read, shares his motivation for teaching reading and emphasizes the importance of simplifying the teaching process. He provides practical tips for starting with letter sounds and engaging children in fun learning activities. Spencer also discusses the importance of assessing understanding and offers guidance on where to start when teaching letter sounds. Listeners can find Spencer on social media at ToddlersRead or visit ToddlersRead.com. TakeawaysStart with letter sounds that are easier to pronounce and more familiar to children.Engage children in learning activities that involve movement and play.Assess understanding and retention through quick and frequent assessments.ResourcesFind Spencer on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or ToddlersRead.comCheck out these videos on Instagram: Teach a Toddler to Read in 3 Easy Steps, Mispronouncing Sounds, Fourth Graders Reading at K Level Where Do I Start?Don't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com

Learn how Becky and Michael evolved their phonemic awareness instruction, focusing on blending, segmenting, and incorporating letters. Discover practical tips and resources to strengthen phonemic awareness, teacher knowledge, and curriculum. Dive into the importance of integrating phonemic awareness and phonics for effective reading instruction.

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)Melissa and Lori just returned from the Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning Conference in New Orleans and they will share their takeaways with YOU! Attendees called in while at the conference to share aha moments and key takeaways. You won't want to miss this one! 2024 Plain Talk Conference PresentersPodcast Episodes We MentionedEpisode 44:  Elevating the Education Profession with The Right to Read ProjectEpisode 116:  Sonia Cabell on the Importance of Content-Rich ELA InstructionEpisode150: Science of Reading for ALL Students: Intervention for Secondary StudentsEpisode158: Science of Reading Beyond Phonics: The Ultimate Goal of Reading with Doug FisherEpisode 170: All About Read-Alouds with Molly NessDon't miss out - tons of 5 STAR REVIEWS! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night 💙 Podcast for teachers🎧 Exploring the science of reading💡Bridging the gap between research and the classroomStay Connected: Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Sign up for FREE resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com