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Route2Reading6 Common Mistakes Teachers Make with Decodable Texts (and How to Fix Them)Are you using decodable books the right way? In this episode, we're breaking down six of the most common mistakes teachers make with decodable texts—and how to fix them. You'll learn how to align books to your phonics lessons, prep students before reading, balance decoding with meaning, and know when it's time to move beyond decodables. Practical, honest, and grounded in the Science of Reading—with insights from experts like Wiley Blevins, Heidi Anne Mesmer, and Jeanne Chall. READ FULL SHOW NOTES HERE
2025-10-2012 min
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2025-09-1300 min
Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators41. Small Groups Aligned with the Science of Reading with Christina Winter, Lead in LiteracyIn this episode of Literacy in Color, I’m joined by my dear friend, Christina Winter from Lead in Literacy. Together, we dive into one of the hottest topics in structured literacy: small group instruction.While some Science of Reading conversations debate whether small groups have a place in the literacy block, Christina reminds us that when done correctly—grounded in assessment, efficiency, and aligned routines—small groups can be one of the most powerful tools to differentiate instruction and target students’ exact needs.Christina walks us through her ABC Framework for small groups:A — Asse...
2025-06-1747 minLiteracy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators38. Tier 1 Engagement Strategies with Jake DaggettI’m joined by the one and only Jake Daggett—educator, foundational literacy director, and all-around engagement strategist. If you've ever seen his viral phonics videos, you already know the energy and intentionality he brings to instruction. But there’s more to Jake than claps and chants—he’s deeply rooted in brain-based research and committed to helping all learners access joyful, responsive Tier 1 instruction.We unpack how retrieval practice, frequent response opportunities, and cognitive science principles make instruction stick—and why fun isn’t fluff when it’s grounded in purpose. From neurodivergent inclusion to flexible phonics lessons...
2025-05-271h 00
Lättlästpodden15. Skräck – låt splatter och monster väcka läslust!Gillar dina elever att bli skrämda från vettet. Eller vill de bara ha något lagom mysrysigt. Författarna Jenny Milewskis och Tobias Gards populära böcker spänner från humoristiskt rys för lågstadiet till splattrig skräck för tonåringen. Hur kom det sig att de började skriva skräckböcker? Hur läskigt vill läsarna ha det och hur gör man det riktigt läskigt på få ord? Och hur kan man använda skräck för att locka till både läsning och skrivande?
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2025-04-0245 minLiteracy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators12. Coaching into Foundational Skills with Merri Polhemus (Literacy Coaching Conversations Series - Part 6)In this episode of The Literacy in Color Podcast, Michelle chats with Merri Polhemus, a district-wide literacy coach focused on supporting teachers in building strong foundational skills. Now in her second year as a literacy coach, Merri discusses her unique role, her journey from classroom teacher to coach, and the many ways she helps teachers master phonics and phonological awareness instruction. She also shares tips on using data to drive instruction and offers advice for new literacy coaches and interventionists working in foundational skills.In this episode, you’ll learn:The unique aspects of Merri's district-wide co...
2024-12-0627 min
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for Teachers[Listen Again] Ep. 132: Decodable Text Series: The Research on Decodable TextFrom Nov 4, 2022Researcher Heidi Anne Mesmer joins the podcast to discuss the research on decodable text and dos and don'ts for classroom practice. Thinking about decodability as a meter from most to least decodable to the reader is important. A child who reads a text by sounding out and decoding words will experience a milestone of childhood: the feeling of reading. This also supports orthographic mapping.ResourcesDecodable Text: A Review of What We Know, Heidi Anne Mesmer TextProject.org Key Kn...
2024-07-2651 min
Route2ReadingInterview with Wiley BlevinsAll About Wiley Blevins: Author, travel-lover, and expert in all things literacy. Comes from a history of grandparents who were illiterate - books were not a part of his everyday life. It was these limitations that encouraged him to perform well in school and learn to read. When he began teaching, he didn't know how to teach reading, so he had to do his own mini studies in his classroom. This led him to graduate school at Harvard where he learned how children learned to read. His educational journey l...
2024-06-1725 min
Ignite Your Ears To A Best-Selling Full Audiobook.Let's Find Pulleys by Wiley BlevinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/115276to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Let's Find Pulleys
Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 3
Author: Wiley Blevins
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Format: mp3
Length: 3 mins
Release date: 04-24-24
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Genres: Physics
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Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.
2024-04-2403 min
Fuel Your Mind With A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Edge-Of-Your-Seat.Let's Find Screws by Wiley BlevinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/115278to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Let's Find Screws
Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 1
Author: Wiley Blevins
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Format: mp3
Length: 4 mins
Release date: 04-24-24
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Genres: Physics
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Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you’ve used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use screws.
2024-04-2404 min
Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools392: Toddlers Can Read with Spencer RussellSpencer Russell is the Founder of Toddlers Can Read, a groundbreaking program that helps thousands of parents across the world teach their children to read. His fierce conviction that every child deserves the best start in life inspired him to walk away from a comfortable 100K salary job after teaching his son to read at just two years old.With a background as a former award-winning kindergarten and first-grade teacher, Spencer has received widespread recognition as one of the most outstanding educators in his city, state, and national charter network. He has become a trailblazer in literacy...
2024-04-2248 min
The Literacy View61-Conflating Leveled Books with Predictable Texts and Thinking About Decodables with Tiffany Peltier and Wiley Blevins✨ Work with us💜📩 Email: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.comThe One About…Conflating Leveled Books with Predictable Texts with Tiffany Peltier and Wiley BlevinsOn X (Twitter), a storm of tweets began when Tiffany posted this, “Leveled readers are great forbuilding fluency. However, a SUBSET of leveled texts, known as PREDICTABLE texts ARE NOT great for building decoding skills and SHOULD NOT be used in kindergarten for teaching phonics.” Wiley responded, “We need to do a virtual roundtable discussion about this. There is so much research misinterpretation and misunderstanding happening now. I...
2024-02-151h 02
Reading Teachers LoungeIdeas for Differentiation with Wiley BlevinsShannon chats with her favorite literacy guru, Wiley Blevins, about the decisions and methods that go into differentiation. Shannon picks his brain about some of her reading students. Also, Wiley shares insights from his coming book about adjustments that teachers can make before or during their lessons to better suit the learning levels of their students. We always get some much wisdom from Wiley, whether it be from a direct chat, a webinar he hosts, or from a book he's authored. Listen to this entire episode to get inspired about ways you can best meet your students' needs.
2024-01-191h 01
Littles Love Learning Podcast52. 2 Ways to Use Word Chains in Preschool, Pre-K, and KindergartenIn order to become strong readers and spellers, kids need to learn to blend and segment sounds within a word.One of the BEST activities to work on these skills is word chaining. Word chains are effective because they promote orthographic mapping, phonemic awareness, and a deeper understanding of the alphabetic principle.They are ideal for our preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students who are learning to read and spell.Keep listening to learn 2 different ways to use word chains with your littles to help them become strong...
2024-01-1218 minLittles Love Learning Podcast49. Fun Ways to Blend Words to Teach Reading for Preschool, Pre-K, and KindergartenOne of the most important steps when teaching students to read is teaching them HOW to properly blend letter sounds. This starts with LOTS of oral blending (phonemic awareness), and then we introduce students to blend when reading printed words.Keep listening for some fun, hands-on, and engaging activities you can use when teaching blending to your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students to help them become strong readers.These blending ideas are based on the book "A Fresh Look at Phonics" by Wiley Blevins. You can find the book here...
2024-01-1213 minLittles Love Learning Podcast48. 3 Ways to Blend Words to Teach Reading (Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten)One of the most important steps when teaching kids to read is teaching them how to blend properly. This starts with LOTS of oral blending (phonemic awareness), and then we introduce how to blend when reading printed words.Keep watching to learn about three types of blending you can use with your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten littles to help them become strong readers.These blending ideas are based on the book "A Fresh Look at Phonics" by Wiley Blevins. You can find the book here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate...
2024-01-1111 min
Reach All Readers[Listen Again] All About Phonics - with Wiley BlevinsMerry Christmas! I hope you enjoying listening to my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins! Wiley Blevins is the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and in this episode we talked ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. This is our most popular episode to date! 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...
2023-12-2548 min
Reading Teachers LoungeBest Reading Instructional MovesShannon chats with Lindsay Kemeny about her new book titled 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success. Both Shannon and Lindsay have classroom experience teaching Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students, so their discussion was filled with details and stories about the best instructional strategies and techniques teachers should use to help their students become fluent readers.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success by Lindsay Kemeny *Amazon affiliate linkVideos and Resources that accompany Lindsay's bookLindsay's websiteLindsay on Twitter @LindsayKemenyLindsay's Youtube cha...
2023-11-1056 min
Reading Teachers LoungeIntervention in the Upper GradesShannon and Mary meet with Kionna Squires (@DaLiteracyLady) to talk about the challenges facing older struggling readers. During the discussion, they explain how meeting students where they are IS rigorous and the right thing to do for our readers. They also share ideas for boosting student engagement and their favorite activities for upper grade reading intervention.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODETexas Center for Learning Disabilities: Effective Reading Interventions for Upper Elementary StudentsProviding Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4-9 (What Words Clearinghouse)EdWeek: How Schools Can Support Older Students Who Lag in ReadingReading Roc...
2023-10-061h 19
Get Lost In The Most Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Today!The Witch and the Nightingale by Wiley BlevinsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/105801to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Witch and the Nightingale
Author: Wiley Blevins
Narrator: Alan Crookham
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Length: 5 mins
Release date: 10-05-23
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Genres: Adaptations
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When the engaged couple Jorinda and Jacob stumble into the witch’s part of the forest, she takes them captive. The hateful witch changes Jorinda into a singing bird. Will her fiancé save her, or will the witch keep her singing bird caged forever?
2023-10-0505 min
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2023-09-1400 min
sioraacynebook(P D F File) Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide Read Online**Download Phonics from A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide Full Edition,Full Version,Full Book**
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2023-09-1400 min
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2023-09-1400 min
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2023-09-1400 min
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2023-09-0900 min
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2023-09-0900 min
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2023-09-0800 min
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2023-09-0800 min
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2023-09-0800 minThe Literacy View31: The One About...Wiley Blevins Talks About Teaching Reading🚨 No BS Literacy View Is Now Available to Partner with You 🫵We collaborate with universities, researchers, schools, districts, teachers, parents, sponsors, and brands. Always No BS. Always unique.For more details visit our website:https://theliteracyview.com/You can also email all professional inquires to: FaithandJudy@theliteracyview.com✉️ Subscribe to The No BS Bestie Press Newsletter for super exclusive takes, resources, and behind the scenes from your favorite No BS BestiesSubscribe Now: https://theliteracyview.com/Or emai...
2023-06-0852 min
SLP Corner119. SLP CORNER: The Science of Reading, Roles of SLP in Literacy Instruction, Structured Literacy Instruction & Literacy Activity IdeasSend us a Text Message.Brianna from SLP Literacy Corner is on the podcast this week. She offers so much insight into the world of literacy along with resources and activity ideas for SLP sessions. Resources mentioned in the podcast:My free handouts: 5 Components of Literacy HandoutsAscend SMARTER Intervention free webinars: https://www.ascendlearningcenter.com/free-resourcesNancy Young Ladder of Reading & Writing: https://www.nancyyoung.ca/ladder-of-reading-and-writingBook list:A Fresh Look at Phonics: Common Causes of Failure and 7 Ingredients for Success by Wiley BlevinsThe Fluent Reader, 2nd Edition
2023-06-0549 min
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for TeachersEp. 148: Hot Topic Series: Should You Teach Phonemic Awareness ‘In the Dark’ or with Print?What is Phonemic Awareness? It’s one component of your literacy instruction. Phonemic awareness means understanding that spoken words are made of individual sounds called phonemes. We want students to be able to isolate, blend, segment, and more. Can it be ‘done in the dark’? Or should we teach phonemic awareness with print? Listen and learn as we explore this important question (and more) in today’s episode. ResourcesThey Say You Can Do Phonemic Awareness Instruction “In the Dark”, But Should You? A Critical Evaluation of the Trend Toward Advanced Phonemic Awar...
2023-05-1945 min
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.S2 E34: To the Classroom Podcast and Reading Strategies 2.0: Behind the Scenes with Jennifer SerravalloJennifer Serravallo shares what inspired her to publish her most recent book, The Reading Strategies Book 2.0, and launch her ground-breaking literacy podcast for educators, To the Classroom. With each episode, Jen interviews leading researchers and scholars, seeking answers to all things literacy, and then processes the research with colleagues, leaning on the question, “How will we take what we’ve learned to the classroom?” Episode Mentions:Maryanne Wolf Wiley Blevins Dr. Melanie KuhnDr. P...
2023-05-1529 minReach All ReadersAll about phonics - with Wiley Blevins119: Today we get to hear from my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins. He's the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and today we talk ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. You'll love this jam-packed episode!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...
2023-04-1048 min
The Link PodcastMaking the Most of Decodable TextsWith the Science of Reading being the HOT TOPIC of every school in America, Jessica and Amber discuss using decodable texts in the classroom. Jessica recommends the resource Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley Blevins when it comes to extending the learning in your classrooms around decodable texts.
2023-02-2812 min
Reading Teachers LoungeMeaningful Learning AssessmentsOften Shannon and Mary discuss different types of student assessments. Today we are going to dive a little deeper and discuss how we use data analysis to make meaningful adjustments and decisions to our teaching practices. Shannon brings the perspective of a classroom teacher and Mary shares how she individualizes plans for her private tutoring clients.Episode Links for Resources mentioned:SoR assessment list Reading Rockets: Assessment In DepthCORE Phonics SurveyWiley Blevins Comprehensive Phonics SurveyDibels 8th Edition Cherry Lee Informal Writing Screener our Getting to Know Your Readers episode Season 1 Episode 3our MAP te...
2023-02-1041 minThe Link PodcastStop the Teacher ShamingJessica and Amber are back for the first time in 2023! They are reflecting on the response they received from the Sold A Story recap episode and how they can move forward and give the teachers confidence to do the right things in classrooms. They discuss the shame teachers are feeling in the field of education from outside influence right now and how this needs to STOP!
Jessica also shared a favorite resource Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley Blevins https://amzn.to/3Y3Ctzu and how you can use it in your classroom and small group i...
2023-01-3023 min
Reading Teachers LoungeDecodable Texts with Emily Gibbons, the Literacy NestShannon and Mary chat with Emily Gibbons from the Literacy Nest about decodable texts. This discussion provides information about how decodables are similar and different to trade books and leveled texts. In this episode, teachers will find out how and when to use decodable texts in reading instruction. Listeners will also learn the best sources for high quality decodable books and short texts. Episode Links for Resources mentioned:Decodable Texts Guide UFLIA tweet with a graphic that says "Decodable texts are a bridge, not a destination!" -C. TartaglioneA Research Study on the Effects of Using Decodable Texts...
2023-01-2757 min
That's Why We ReadSeason 2, Episode 1: Phonics Part 1Thank you so much for your patience with us! This whole podcasting platform is new to us, and we are learning how to balance this with everything else we, as teachers, have going on. Sound familiar? We bet your life is just as hectic!
On today's episode, we are answering some listener questions about phonics: the best books for teaching phonics; how parents can support their child's phonics learning; the best way to teach phonics; and effective strategies.
Resources cited in today's episode include the following:
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2022-11-2843 min
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ® | Science of Reading for TeachersEp. 132: Decodable Text Series: The Research on Decodable TextResearcher Heidi Anne Mesmer joins the podcast to discuss the research on decodable text and dos and don'ts for classroom practice. Thinking about decodability as a meter from most to least decodable to the reader is important. A child who reads a text by sounding out and decoding words will experience a milestone of childhood: the feeling of reading. This also supports orthographic mapping. ResourcesDecodable Text: A Review of What We Know, Heidi Anne Mesmer TextProject.org Key Knowledge to Support Phonological Awareness and Phonics Instruction, Piasta and Hudson Cho...
2022-11-0451 min
The Classroom CommuteBreaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara MaryeINTERVIEW WITH: SARA MARYEHave you heard the phrase “science of reading” and been afraid to ask EXACTLY what it means? (ignorance is bliss, right?)Are your worried that it’s just one more NEW thing to add to your teacher plate? (Not ANOTHER reading program!)Good News! I’ve brought on special guest, Sara Marye from The Stellar Teacher to break it all down for us (and spoiler alert - it’s NOT another new curriculum that you have to learn)In fact, the science of r...
2022-08-2940 min
Reading Teachers LoungeSchool Year and Season 4 Wrap UpShannon and Mary catch up on their teaching activities and personal lives during the past school year. They share highlights from the past season and what is coming next in Season 5 and the 2022-2023 school year.Episode Resources:Shannon's Phonics UnitsDecodable readers from HeggertyDecodable readers from High NoonDecodable readers from GeodesDecodable readers from FlyleafMorpheme Magic from Deb Glaserour Morphology episodeour Wiley Blevins Scope and Sequence episodeour Nancy Young Differentiation episodeMary's updated websiteVan Cleave vocabulary resourcesour Patreon site and detailsHot Logic Mini Oven https://amzn.to/3jO2C4l (*Amazon affiliate link)
2022-07-0145 min
Reading Teachers LoungeJust Right Reading Books for Families and StudentsShannon chats with Sarah Rich, CEO of Just Right Reader, about her company that provides decodable readers to students, families, teachers, and schools. Sarah and Shannon talk about how decodable texts are important for the right reading practice for students. Sarah provides details about their mission to make reading fun and for students to learn to read with engaging decodables that are representative of students in America's schools.Episode Resources:Decodable Book Collection from Just Right ReaderSample Decodablesabout Just Right ReaderFamily Literacy BoxesJust Right Reader on InstagramJust Right Reader on FacebookJust Right Re...
2022-06-0323 min
Teaching UnscriptedJennifer Serravallo in Conversation with Wiley BlevinsToday on the podcast we have a special conversation about the complex nature of education, reading and phonics instruction, and the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking.Jennifer Serravallo is a renowned literacy consultant and the author of New York Times’ bestseller The Reading Strategies Book as well as The Writing Strategies Book; Teaching Reading in Small Groups; Teaching Writing in Small Groups, and Connecting with Students Online, among others.Jen is joined by Wiley Blevins, an early reading specialist and author with experience teaching elementary school in both the United States and South America. He was Di...
2021-09-3030 min
Reading Teachers LoungeChatting about Scope and Sequence with Wiley BlevinsShannon and Mary chat with literacy expert Wiley Blevins about the scope and sequence of phonics instruction. Episode Links for Resources mentioned:ILA Brief Meeting the Challenges of Early Phonics Instruction by Blevins Our Previous episode about Wiley's ILA BriefA Fresh Look at Phonics by Blevins *Choosing and Using Decodable Texts by Blevins *Teaching Phonics & Word Study in the Intermediate Grades by Blevins *Phonics from A to Z by Blevins *10 Common Causes of Phonics Instruction failure by Blevins (free)Decodable Text Lesson Sampler (shared with us from Wiley)Decodable Text Lesson Planner (shared with us from...
2021-09-161h 25
Twig Science On…The Gift of ReadingWe talk to acclaimed author and reading specialist Wiley Blevins about why literacy is so important, what it feels like to be a language learner, and which of his 90 books is his favorite.Find us everywhere:Official site: https://learn.twigeducation.com/homepage-podcastFacebook: https://learn.twigeducation.com/facebook-podcastTwitter: https://learn.twigeducation.com/twitter-podcastInstagram: https://learn.twigeducation.com/instagram-podcastYouTube: https://learn.twigeducation.com/youtube-podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-09-0813 min
NCEA PodcastThe Science of Reading: Overcoming Roadblocks to Student LearningAuthor and speaker Wiley Blevins joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss research and best practices that make learning to read easier, more fun, and more accessible for students. Wiley is the author of Sadlier’s new From Phonics to Reading for Grades K–3. You can learn more about Wiley here: https://www.sadlier.com/school/about-wiley-blevins
2021-04-2230 min
Third Eye EducationWiley Blevins: A Fresh Look at ReadingInternationally known early reading expert Wiley Blevins discusses all things reading with the Third Eye podcast team.
Consult some of Blevin's resources: https://www.thirdeyeed.com/read/mirrors-windows-and-sliding-doors
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2021-04-1234 min
Stories = Awesomeness11. Halloween: The Princess & the Poisonous PeaLakshmi shares her retelling of a story called The Princess and the Poison Pea by Wiley Blevins. Warning: it is spooky and violent so listen only of you don’t get scared easily.
2020-10-3106 min
The Teachers Talk Shop PodcastThe Science of Reading: What the Brain Research Says About How We Learn to ReadTeaching reading is one of the best gifts we can give a child because it can never be taken away. No wonder people get so whipped up about this topic. In this podcast, Wiley Blevins brings a calm voice to the hubbub about the Science of Reading, revealing how every educator can use its findings to meet the majority of young students’ literacy needs efficiently, effectively, and with equity. The best materials and best instruction, decoded. Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com
2020-04-0719 minThe Teachers Talk Shop PodcastCheck, Please: Quick Phonics Assessments So Learning Doesn’t DecayTeachers need easy-to-use, efficient ways to check for mastery so students’ understanding builds swiftly and surely. In this podcast, Wiley Blevins explains the wisdom of assessing both accuracy and automaticity, and the how-to's of comprehensive and cumulative assessments.
Learn more at TeachersTalkShop.com.
2020-04-0115 minThe Teachers Talk Shop PodcastSystematic Phonics: Hey, Language is a System, so Why Wouldn’t We Teach It Like One?In this podcast, Wiley Blevins explains why explicit, systematic instruction is not only scientifically proven, but easier for teachers to implement than other approaches. Discover the power behind a defined scope and sequence, a built-In spiral review, and how to differentiate instruction in whole and small groups. Learn more at Teacherstalkshop.com.
2020-03-2317 minThe Teachers Talk Shop PodcastDecodable Texts: Key Learning Tools for a Crucial Phase in a Reader’s LifeNot all decodables are created equal. In this podcast, Wiley Blevins explains why these books got a bad rap, how to find great ones, and what teachers can do with them to give Kindergarteners and first graders practice reading connected text and application to writing. More at TeachersTalkShop.com. Produced by Benchmark Education.
2020-03-0621 min
Reading Teachers LoungeSpelling Tests: Good or Bad? with special guest Alison from Learning at the Primary PondShannon and Mary speak with consultant and literacy specialist Allison from Learning at the Primary Pond all about spelling tests and best practices in phonics instruction. Resource Links:blog post by Alison at Learning At the Primary PondLiteracy website by AlisonBlog post about Best Practices in Phonics by AllisonWords Their Way Primary Spelling InventoryBest Practices in Literacy Instruction, Sixth Edition*Words Their Way by Donald Bear, Marcia Invernizzi, Shane Templeton, & Francine Johnson *Rethinking Phonics: Making the Best Decisions by: Karin Dahl, Patricia Grogan, Lora Lawson, and Patricia Scharer*Letter Lessons and...
2020-02-2140 min
The Classroom Collaborative PodcastBalanced Literacy - Part 2: Sight WordsIn this podcast episode, Deedee and Adam talk about a new approach to teaching sight words in elementary classrooms. Based on the research, they discuss how sight words can actually be part of your explicit phonics instruction!
Book Recommendations:
A Fresh Look at Phonics by Wiley Blevins (Judy will you link to: https://amzn.to/2UA1VPV
This is Balanced Literacy by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Nancy Akhavan Judy will you (link to: https://amzn.to/2utb9mg
2020-02-1028 min
Reading Teachers LoungeReading WarsShannon and Mary talk about the recent discussions in the news and educational circles related to the reading wars. Additionally, based on listener questions, they recommend some resources for teachers who want to implement more structured literacy into their classroom practices. Resource Links:Emily Hanford APM Reports Educate Podcast New Salvos in the Battles over Reading Instruction Emily Hanford APM Reports How a Flawed Idea is Teaching Millions of Kids to be Poor ReadersLucy Calkins' response: No One Gets to Own the Term "The Science of Reading"Need to practice Phonics instruction? *Speec...
2020-01-2437 min
Unison World Audio Books31.)Happy Birthday CliffordAudio reading of the book Happy Birthday Clifford by Wiley Blevins.
2019-07-2201 min
Reading Teachers LoungeTeacher Jargon Defined: Phoneme and GraphemeShannon and Mary review the terms phoneme and grapheme. They're important terms to understanding the connections between letters and sounds.Resource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*Phonics they Use Words for Reading and Writing by Patricia CunninghamPhonics A-Z by Wiley BlevinsPhonemes, Graphemes, and Letters: The Word Burger44 Phonemes in EnglishFollow Us:Our WebsiteInstagram
2019-04-2606 min
Worlds AwaitingDiverse Writing, STEM Education, Word PaintingDiverse Writing (3:07)
In today’s changing book world there are many labels for books. Picture books, chapter books, books separated by genre, and books separated by grade. Racehel has author and early reading specialist, Wiley Blevins on the phone today to discuss books for the earliest readers.
Storytime (16:14)
Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow" by Jessica Day George.
STEM Education (20:17)
When you a...
2019-03-0952 minWorlds AwaitingDiverse Writing, STEM Education, Word PaintingDiverse Writing (3:07)
In today’s changing book world there are many labels for books. Picture books, chapter books, books separated by genre, and books separated by grade. Racehel has author and early reading specialist, Wiley Blevins on the phone today to discuss books for the earliest readers.
Storytime (16:14)
Libraries are known for their storytimes and we are too. Each week at around 15 minutes past the hour, tune in to hear book reviews or live readings of picture books or poetry. Today we have a book review of "Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow" by Jessica Day George.
STEM Ed...
2019-03-0939 min
Reading Teachers LoungeAll About SyllablesShannon and Mary discuss the final pattern of the six syllable types: 'consonant+le'. Listen and join the conversation as they review CLOVER (closed, consonant + le, open, vowel teams, magic-e, and r-control syllable types). Find resources for how to teach syllables in your classroom and some clever tricks to reach your struggling readers. If you have students in your classroom who still haven't "cracked the code", come learn some strategies that will help you reach readers with phonics-based reading instruction. Resource Links:FCRR Speedy Syllables activityCurated Syllables Youtube clips playlistWiley Blevins upper grade p...
2019-01-2528 min