Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers
Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher
Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun!
Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers.
Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers.
For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany
Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers.
Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers.
For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany
Episodes
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Aug 15, 2022 • 30min
95. Do's and Don'ts of Word Study Instruction
This is the third and final episode in our series on word study instruction. I’ve enjoyed learning and getting to talk with you each week on this subject, and I know many of you are excited to implement this in your classroom when school starts. For our final episode, I’m sharing 5 do’s and don’ts of word study instruction. Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode95
Aug 8, 2022 • 29min
94. 4 Word Study Concepts Every Upper Elementary Teacher Should Teach
This is the second episode in our series about word study instruction. If you missed out on last week’s episode, make sure you take a listen so you understand the background information on word study before moving forward. Our next step is the application piece and how to implement it in our classrooms. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 word study concepts every upper elementary teacher should teach. Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode94
Aug 1, 2022 • 31min
93. 3 Steps to Having Effective Word Study Instruction This School Year
Welcome to August, my friends! Well this summer was all about the mini series, and this month is no different. In order to get you prepared for the upcoming school year, our mini series in August is going to focus on word study instruction. So in today’s episode, I’m providing a foundation of word study and the 3 things you need to consider to have effective word study instruction this school year. Head to https://stellarteacher.com/tpt to shop the sitewide Back to School sale! Use code BTS22 at checkout to get 25% off! Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode93
Jul 25, 2022 • 30min
92. 3 Tips That Will Save You Time and Mental Energy
If I had one wish, it would be the gift of time and having more hours in the day. I feel like I’m constantly thinking, I wish I had more time or if only I had more time I could get this task completed. We’re all wanting more time, especially as teachers. Although I can’t grant you more time, I can give you strategies that will help. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 tips that will save you time and mental energy. Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership Check out our examples of teacher slides here! To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode92
Jul 18, 2022 • 31min
91. Answering Your FAQs About Small Group Instruction
This is the third and final episode in this mini series about small group instruction. We’ve covered how to structure and support your students during small groups, but please know that there’s still so much to cover and many of you have more questions on this topic. So in today’s episode, I’m answering more of your questions about small group instruction. Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership Download my FREE 4T Framework for Small Group Reading Lessons To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode91
Jul 11, 2022 • 28min
90. How Do I Support Struggling Readers During Small Group Lessons?
Last week we talked about how to structure your small groups and what to do with the rest of your students not in small groups, which was our number one question asked. Today, I’ll be answering the second most popular question, which is how do I support struggling readers during small group lessons? Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership Download my FREE 4T Framework for Small Group Reading Lessons To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode90
Jul 4, 2022 • 28min
89. Setting Up Your Classroom For Small Group Success
Today marks the first episode in our new series of the month that’s all about small group instruction. Throughout this month, I’m going to provide you ways to help you be more successful during small group lessons, ranging from the structure to activities. Let’s start the series with today’s episode on setting up your classroom for small group success. Grab your 4T Framework for Small Group Reading Lessons here! Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode89
Jun 27, 2022 • 29min
88. Science of Reading Q&A
This is the fourth and final episode in our mini series about the science of reading. We’ve covered and learned a lot this past month about the science of reading that you can now utilize in your classroom. Since there’s a lot of information to take in, today’s episode I’m answering any questions you still have about the science of reading. Grab your FREE Science of Reading Teacher Reference Guide here! Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode88
Jun 20, 2022 • 33min
87. Breaking Down the Elements of Language Comprehension (and Practical Implementation Ideas!)
All this month I’ve been talking about the science of reading, and this is the third episode of this mini series. We’ve discussed an overview of the science of reading, along with effective implementation activities for your classroom that correlate with the science of reading. On today’s episode, I’m breaking down the elements of language comprehension and practical implementation ideas. Grab your FREE Science of Reading Teacher Reference Guide here! Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode87
Jun 13, 2022 • 41min
86. Understanding Phonological and Phonemic Awareness with Michelle and the Colorful Classroom
Last week I provided an overview of the science of reading and why it’s important. On today’s episode, I have my good friend Michelle from the Colorful Classroom here to talk about all things phonological awareness and what that looks like in upper elementary classrooms. Grab your FREE Science of Reading Teacher Reference Guide here! Other free resources from the episode: Key Phonics Terms + Basic Scope + Sequence Phonemic Awareness Practice Drills Small Group Phonics Lesson Plan Template David Kilpatrick's FREE Phonological Awareness Screening Test (PAST) Join us in the Stellar Teacher Reading Membership: stellarteacher.com/membership To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode86
