Podcasts about Phonemic awareness

Episode 254In this episode, we sit down with kindergarten teacher Anjanette McNeely to take a close look at one powerful instructional routine: word chaining.Anjanette walks us through exactly what word chaining looks like in her classroom, from the materials she uses to the language she says, and explains why this routine is such an effective way to build both phonemic awareness and phonics at the same time.We also explore how word chaining supports orthographic mapping, why connecting sounds to print matters, and how small instructional shifts, like continuous blending and interleaving, can have a big impact on student learning.Whether you're new to word chaining or looking to refine your practice, this episode offers practical ideas you can try right away.ResourcesWord Chaining: An Efficient and Effective Alternative to Oral Phonemic Awareness by Anjanette McNeely: Blog post about word chaining and a video of Anjanette's classroom in action Word Chaining: A Simple Routine for Reading and Spelling (printable) You can see a picture of Anjanette's word chaining tray hereWord Chains for Decoding and Encoding Practice: An overview on how to make and use word chains to teach decoding and encoding (from UFLI) 44 Phonemes (video): Learn how to pronounce the 44 phonemes in the English alphabet (from Rollins Center for Language and Literacy)Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.

Your Literacy Block: Part 4Fluency is more than reading fast — it's the bridge between word recognition and comprehension. In this episode of the Your Literacy Block series, Emily breaks down what reading fluency really means, why upper elementary students still need explicit fluency instruction, and three simple, research-backed activities you can start using this week.You'll learn:the 3 components of fluency: accuracy, automaticity, and prosodyHow fluency connects to Scarborough's Reading RopeWhy upper elementary teachers often overlook fluency instruction3 quick fluency activities: repeated reading (with the "One Glow, One Grow" partner routine), echo reading, and silly voicesMark your calendars! The Stellar Teacher Collective Kickoff is coming up — a live virtual training just for our Collective members. Join us July 5th - 10th as we explore the *new* Collective website and plan and prep for the school year. This is your chance to learn live, ask questions in real time, and connect with fellow upper elementary teachers in the community.Not a Collective member yet? stellarteacher.com/joinCatch up on the series:Part 1 (Comprehension)Part 2 (Word Study with Kori),Part 3 (Phonics & Phonemic Awareness).

We're revisiting this episode with Matt Burns because it offers one of the clearest explanations of phonemic awareness and how it fits into reading instruction.In this conversation, Matt helps unpack what the research actually says and what that means for what we prioritize in the classroom. He explains why phonemic awareness is not a standalone precursor to reading, but develops alongside it, and why decoding should take center stage as students move into the upper elementary grades.If you've ever felt unsure about how phonemic awareness fits into your instruction, or what to focus on as students progress, this episode brings clarity and practical direction.ResourcesPhonemic Awareness, Research, Misconceptions, and Fads with Dr. Matt BurnsThey Say You Can Do Phonemic Awareness Instruction “In the Dark”, But Should You? A Critical Evaluation of the Trend Toward Advanced Phonemic Awareness TrainingRIP to Advanced Phonemic Awareness | Shanahan on LiteracyPhonemic Awareness with Letters YouTube video, Matt BurnsMatt Burns YouTube Channel National Reading Panel Report Elkonin Boxes, Reading RocketsFlorida Center for Reading Research UFLI Foundations Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane Road to the Code, Book IES Practice Guides Empirical Analysis of Drill Ratio Research: Refining the Instructional Level for Drill Tasks, Matt Burns (meta-analysis)Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.

Your Literacy Block: Part 3If you've ever wondered whether phonemic awareness and phonics still matter in upper elementary, this episode is for you!While these foundational skills are often associated with primary grades, many students in third, fourth, and fifth grade continue to struggle because of gaps in their word recognition skills. In this episode, we're unpacking the difference between phonemic awareness and phonics, why both are essential for reading success, and how teachers can provide targeted support without overhauling their entire literacy block.In this episode, we'll discuss:The difference between phonemic awareness and phonicsWhy foundational reading skills still matter in grades 3–5How gaps in word recognition impact fluency and comprehensionScarborough's Reading Rope and the role of word recognitionPractical phonemic awareness activities for upper elementary studentsEffective phonics routines and instructional strategiesWays to provide targeted support without adding more to your plateResources Mentioned:⭐The Stellar Literacy Collective: stellarteacher.com/slc

Episode 253In this episode, we talk with Marianne Rice about key findings from a Tennessee report examining how well early literacy materials align with research on phonemic awareness and early reading instruction. Marianne walks us through five essential practices that can help teachers make the most of their instructional time: focusing on phoneme-level workusing articulatory gesturesconnecting phonemic awareness to printbeing mindful of instructional timeprioritizing blending and segmenting.Throughout the conversation, Marianne shares practical ways teachers can evaluate and adjust their current curriculum without starting from scratch. The big takeaway: small instructional shifts, especially connecting sounds to print and focusing on blending and segmenting, can have a big impact on helping students become strong readers and spellers.Resources Kindergarten and First-Grade HQIM Alignment with Research on Code-Focused Instruction: Tennessee Early Literacy Report (referenced in the episode)5 Focus Areas for Phonemic Awareness (printable)44 Phonemes (video): Learn how to pronounce the 44 phonemes in the English alphabet (from Rollins Center for Language and Literacy)Word Chains for Decoding and Encoding Practice: An overview on how to make and use word chains to teach decoding and encoding (from UFLI) What Works Clearinghouse Guide: Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd GradePhonemic Awareness: A Meta-Analysis for Planning (need ILA access)  Looking for more literacy support and resources? Explore all of our podcast episodes, free listening guides, and classroom tools at literacypodcast.com.Interested in bringing Melissa & Lori Love Literacy to your school or event? Email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org.

We are thrilled to welcome David Kilpatrick, Professor Emeritus at the State University of New York at Cortland and one of the most influential voices in reading research, assessment, and instruction, to the podcast. In our chat, Dr. Kilpatrick breaks down decades of research and gets straight to the heart of what really drives reading success—especially for students with dyslexia. He tackles one of the biggest myths in education: that phonemic awareness is just an early skill you “check off” and move past. Instead, you'll discover why advanced phoneme proficiency is the engine behind orthographic mapping and automatic word recognition, and why it matters far beyond the primary grades. What we hope you'll take away from this is a clarity about which phonemic awareness skills truly move the needle, how to integrate them powerfully with phonics instruction, and how assessment can help you target instruction with precision. If you've ever wondered whether going back to phonemic awareness with older students means going backward, this episode will completely reframe that thinking. When you strengthen advanced phonemic awareness, you give students with dyslexia the foundation they need to become confident, capable readers—and that changes everything. David A. Kilpatrick, PhD is a professor emeritus of psychology for the State University of New York at Cortland and currently serves as Adjunct Lecturer in Psychology. He is a New York State certified school psychologist with 28 years experience in schools. He has been teaching courses in learning disabilities and educational psychology since 1994. David is a reading researcher and the author of two books on reading, Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties, and Equipped for Reading Success, and is a co-editor of a third, Reading Development and Difficulties: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice. Resources mentioned in this episode: The PAST Test (Phonological Awareness Screening Test) NICHD – National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR) Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) National Reading Panel Report (U.S. National Reading Panel) Zeno Word Frequency List Annals of Dyslexia We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode of the Teaching Literacy Podcast, host Jake Downs discusses with Dr. Michael Coyne from the University of Connecticut the concept of advanced phonemic awareness and its implications for early reading proficiency. Dr. Coyne shares findings from his recent study that examines the impact of using oral-only advanced phonemic awareness instruction on first graders. They explore the theoretical underpinnings, practical recommendations for teachers, and the overall relevance of these findings to classroom practice. Tune in to understand the nuanced debate around advanced phonemic awareness and its role in effective literacy instruction. 00:00 Introduction to Advanced Phonemic Awareness01:33 Guest Introduction: Dr. Michael Coyne02:25 Defining Phonological and Phonemic Awareness06:29 Research on Phonemic Awareness10:04 Advanced Phonemic Awareness: Concepts and Tasks12:17 Theoretical Underpinnings and Critiques20:21 Study Overview: Curriculum and Implementation26:55 Study Design and Measures29:44 Evaluating Phonemic Awareness Instruction30:46 Study Results: Phonemic Awareness Outcomes32:54 Near Transfer Outcomes: Word Reading and Fluency34:53 Exploring Differential Benefits37:39 Recommendations for Phonemic Awareness Instruction42:17 Balancing Oral and Integrated Phonemic Awareness Activities50:15 Optimism in Literacy Research and Instruction52:29 Jake’s Take on Teaching Phonemic AwarenessReference:Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Santoro, L. E., Gentile, M., Rodrigues, C., & Kastner, P. (2025). The Effects of Advanced Phonemic Awareness Instruction in First Grade. The Elementary School Journal, 000–000. https://doi.org/10.1086/737952

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Send us a textWe asked the big question: Is the Phonemic Awareness Guide actually accurate, or is it just another round of literacy fluff?In this episode, Faith and I throw down a Science of Reading truth bomb

Building Lifelong Readers: How Families and Schools Can Instill the Joy of ReadingReading is not a natural ability—it must be intentionally taught, cultivated, and modeled. In this episode, host Davies Owens is joined by educator and reading specialist Dorrie McKoy—who also happens to be his sister—to explore why so many children struggle with reading today and how classical Christian schools and families can work together to reverse this trend.Dorrie unpacks the science behind how children learn to read, discusses the “reading wars” between phonics-based and whole-language methods, and shares practical tips for parents at any stage—from toddlers to teens. Whether it's how to evaluate your school's curriculum, how to build a home library filled with true, good, and beautiful books, or how to avoid the pitfalls of graphic novels and screen-based reading, this episode offers timeless strategies to raise strong, thoughtful, and joyful readers.

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When it comes to teaching children how to read, there is only one proven method, and that's through explicit direct instruction.In this episode Edwina unpacks the basic fundamentals of explicit instruction when it comes to the teaching of phonics and phonemic awareness.If we want to give children the gift of knowledge and imagination, we must give them the gift of reading. But for too long, too many people have failed children, and left them illiterate and unable to meet their full potential.The explicit teaching of phonics and phonemic awareness can save children from an uncertain future, and give them the foundational skills they need to grow their curiosity.As parents and educators we must not fail our children when it comes to reading, because the science is clear. In this episode Edwina walks you through the step-by-step approach she takes to successfully teach children to read, which in turn has the power to nurture their curiosity and creativity.For all the links and free downloads go to the episode website.To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning , go here.☕️ You can help me to keep going with the podcast by buying me a coffee. Thanks, I feel more energised already!

Send us a textShannon and Mary welcome Heidi Martin (@Droppin' Knowledge with Heidi) back to the podcast, and Heidi's husband, Adam, a LETRS trainer, also joins the conversation.  They talk about all the aspects that go into the topic of Word Knowledge.  What are all the things students should know and understand about a word to demonstrate complete knowledge of that term? You'll walk away from listening to this episode with a more complete understanding of all the layers of skills within Word knowledge that we need to help our readers build.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE: Heidi's website  Heidi's social media TikTok  Heidi's social media Instagram  Heidi on FB Heidi's decodables  Heidi's freebie about the Reading Brain  SOR 101 (Science of Reading 101) Membership  Strive for Five Conversations by Sonia Cabell and Tricia Zucker *Amazon affiliate link  Etymonline  our previous Science of Reading episode with Heidi  our episode about Delightful Word Learning with Collette Hiller  InferCabulary  3 Clicks Spelling  Spelling Riddles  Morpheme Magic  Structured Word Inquiry (Dr. Pete Bowers) Bonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usInformation about our Patreon membershipScreen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

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I am so excited to officially welcome you to my brand new podcast. Even typing those words is thrilling! This has been a wish of mine for a couple of years now, so finally hitting "record" and inviting you to my little corner of the podcasting world is exciting...And, truth be told, a little bit nerve wracking...But we are going to push those nerves aside because we have very important work to do. As you may know, 65% of fourth graders in the US are currently reading below grade level.We have a literacy epidemic that has gone on for far too long and our students are counting on us to roll up our sleeves and lean into the 7 decades of research that helps pinpoint the easier, brain-friendly way to teach reading. In this episode, we'll talk about...1:14 An introduction to the science of reading2:56 The popular reading formula called the "Simple View of Reading"3:35 The very first reading skill students need to learn8:00 Phonological awareness versus phonics8:24 A simple tweak that helps students learn phonics skills fast11:37 What the heck "orthographic mapping" means and why it's so important16:02 The ins and outs of language comprehensionShow links:Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member.Rate, review, and follow:If you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this podcast is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!And while you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!

If you have ever had a student who knew all of her letter sounds but, when it came time to blend those sounds together to read a word, she said something completely different, than this episode is for you because we are diving into phonological and phonemic awareness - essential skills that make up students' reading foundation.In this episode, we'll talk about...1:31 How to remember what "phonological awareness" means3:09 The five skills that make up students' phonological awareness4:05 My favorite, no prep way to practice breaking words into syllables (BONUS: It's a fantastic time filler.)8:20 The most important phonological awareness skill kids need to learn9:14 Six types of phonemic awareness skills11:42 Whether to skip or use nonsense words12:34 The funny thing about learning beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words14:05 The critical next step that comes as soon as students learn lettersShow links:Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member.Rate, review, and follow:If you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!And while you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out!

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message (if you'd like a reply, email us at literacypodcast@greatminds.org)Melissa & Lori discuss questions about phonemic awareness from our new book, The Literacy 50: A Q&A Handbook for Teachers. We talk about best practices for teaching phonemic awareness and whether to teach it with or without naming and showing letters. Additionally, we address the misconception that introducing letters in phonemic awareness instruction means transitioning to phonics, and they provide guidance on when and how to introduce letters in phonemic awareness instruction.We wrote a book! The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Don't miss an episode! Sign up for FREE bonus resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

171: Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but I've condensed all the information into four important points.Click here for the show notes from this episode.Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! 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)

Does your child struggle with reading? Today, we are interviewing Debra Nelson, founder of the Education Resource Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Let's talk reading help!   FLORIDA CENTER FOR READING RESEARCH (free) (select the appropriate tab in the left menu) Begin with Phonemic Awareness and Phonological Awareness for all learners. Move on to other activities from there. The skills spiral.    https://www.time4learning.com/ - (fee based) An excellent resource that adapts to family choice and need. May not be adequate for teaching reading to a child with significant dyslexic characteristics. Intervention/therapy services may be needed in that case, but for other subjects, it may be a good choice.    KahnKids App (free) s fStarun for preschool, and as a supplement for kindergarten    Starfall or APP (free or limited free, or fee based) - PreK to 1st grade    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4RuBB-aFb0 : Learn letters and sounds in a multisensory manner -   Fry Word Lists can be found on the School to Homeschool Facebook Page under "Files."   Orton Gillingham   Sing, Spell, Read, & Write   Zoo-Phonics Songs   All About Reading   Institute for Multi-Sensory Education   Brain Integration Exercises    Reading Magic by Mem Fox   *Some Links may contain affiliate links CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Connect and follow along with Janae's Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool   About Debra Nelson:  Debra Nelson is committed to educational excellence and compassionate support for students. Beginning her journey with a BS in education, and as a homeschooling mom, she later transitioned into public education, earned an MA in Education, and a wealth of experience and expertise. Now    Since 1991, she has dedicated herself to empowering learners through innovative approaches to literacy that now includes private literacy and cognitive therapy. With a vision to inspire and equip students to learn, grow and thrive through and beyond their struggles, her advocacy for student-centric learning and community support have been a cornerstone of her work. Her diverse background as a former missionary and ESL teacher enriched her cultural competencies, and understanding of the complex challenges of twice-exceptional learners.   Complimentary to her role as an educator, Debra is a passionate neuroscience researcher, exploring the intersections of trauma, health, healing, and education. Her keen interest in relational brain science also informs both her professional endeavors and personal relationships, enriching her work with children struggling with literacy skills.   Through her tireless efforts, Debra continues to make a profound impact in her circles of influence, fostering environments where every student can flourish in cultivating their maximum potential as learners and persons.   

Today, we're joined by special guest Dr. David Kilpatrick, a certified school psychologist, professor emeritus of psychology for the State University of New York College at Cortland, an avid researcher of learning disabilities, and author of several works on literacy. His seminal book, Equipped for Reading Success, has become an essential component of literacy curricula in programs across the country, and has helped thousands of students learn to read.

Education journalist, Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report, writes a weekly column about education research called “Proof Points.” She joins KQED's Ki Sung to discuss her latest piece about phonemic awareness and why this important skill, that's at the root of learning how to read, is so hotly debated.

In this conversation, Becky Pallone and Michael Hart discuss how their phonemic awareness instruction  has evolved over time. They emphasize the importance of blending and segmenting as key skills in phonemic awareness and highlight the benefits of incorporating letters in phonemic awareness instruction. They will also provide practical tips for you! TakeawaysIncorporating letters in phonemic awareness can strengthen letter-sound correspondence.Teachers should prioritize blending and segmenting in phonemic awareness instruction.Teacher knowledge and curriculum are both important in phonemic awareness instruction. Resources Measured Mom CVC Word ListPam Kastner Wakelet Resources: The Literacy CollectionExplicit Instruction, Anita ArcherContinuous Phonation Webinar, Selina Gonzales FryeUniversity of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI)Goyen Foundation Twitter/XConnect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Don't miss an episode! Sign up for FREE bonus resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

The last few years, it seems everyone's been talking about phonemic awareness – what works best, how to teach it right, and even how much of it students really need. Today, I've got two experts with me, Dr. Florina Erbeli and Dr. Marianne Rice, and they've been digging deep into these questions and more.Dr. Erbeli […]

Matt Burns discusses the importance of phonemic awareness in reading instruction. Phonemic awareness is an outcome of skilled reading, not a precursor, and it has a reciprocal relationship with reading. Matt also emphasizes the need to focus on decoding skills in second, third, and fourth grade, rather than solely on phonemic awareness. Matt provides practical takeaways for teachers and recommends additional resources for learning about phonemic awareness.TakeawaysPhonemic awareness is an outcome of skilled reading, not a precursor.Phonemic awareness and reading have a reciprocal relationship.Decoding skills are a strong predictor of reading success.Nonsense word fluency assessments can be beneficial for assessing decoding skills.Avoid teaching nonsense words and focus on decoding instead.ResourcesPhonemic Awareness, Research, Misconceptions, and Fads with Dr. Matt BurnsThey Say You Can Do Phonemic Awareness Instruction “In the Dark”, But Should You? A Critical Evaluation of the Trend Toward Advanced Phonemic Awareness TrainingRIP to Advanced Phonemic Awareness | Shanahan on LiteracyPhonemic Awareness with Letters YouTube video, Matt BurnsMatt Burns YouTube Channel National Reading Panel Report Elkonin Boxes, Reading RocketsFlorida Center for Reading Research UFLI Foundations Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane Road to the Code, Book IES Practice Guides Empirical Analysis of Drill Ratio Research: Refining the Instructional Level for Drill Tasks, Matt Burns (meta-analysis)Connect with us Facebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Don't miss an episode! Sign up for FREE bonus resources and episode alerts at LiteracyPodcast.com Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum.

Last week, I gave an overview of the 5 pillars of reading, which gives us the foundation of reading. But today I'm doing my first deep dive into one of the pillars, which is phonemic awareness. Whether you're like me, who learned about it in college, or someone who this is a new concept, I've got an expert today who's going to share her wealth of knowledge on this topic. So, in today's episode, guest Christina Winter is debunking common myths around phonemic awareness and sharing research for best instructional practices.Download the Getting Started with SOR Toolkit here! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here!Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join Check out my Free Literacy Workshop, The Time Crunch Cure: Create a Literacy Block That Fits it All In and Achieves MoreTo check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode178

Shannon 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.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND ONES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODEDifferentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impact:  How to Scaffold Whole-Group Instruction So All Students Can Access Grade-Level Content by Wiley Blevins *Amazon affiliate link (For PreOrder)Wiley's websiteReading Rockets:    Differentiated Instruction for ReadingReading Rockets:  What is differentiated instruction?Differentiated Reading Instruction:  Multiple Pathways to Literacy Success (Solution Tree)Read Write Think:   Differentiating Instruction Strategy Guide Series(Kappan Online)  Teaching Reading: Development and DifferentiationFCRR: Features of Effective Instruction Overview Sadlier School: 13 Ideas for Differentiated Reading Instruction in the  Classroom(Read Naturally) Differentiating Instruction: Teaching Differently to Improve  InstructionBenchmark Decodable BooksUFLI Foundations Deconudable Text Guide Linnea Ehri Continuous Blending Study Stanford Study (Bruce McCandliss) Empowering WritersOur Season 4 Episode with Wiley Writers of the Future PodcastProviding writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Karen Gazith about her new book The Power of Effective Reading Instruction.   The conversation flowed through many topics but ultimately what you can gain from our discussion is the gifts we give our readers when we teach with intention.  Listen to this episode to gain fresh ideas for enhancing your own reading instruction.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND ONES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODEAsk the Right Questions about RTIWait to Fail Model The Power of Effective Reading Instruction:  How Neuroscience Informs Instruction Across All Grades and Disciplines by Karen Gazith *Amazon affiliate linkTeaching with Purpose: How to Thoughtfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices in Your Classroom by Karen Gazith *Amazon affiliate linkWebsite for Karen GazithConnect with Karen on FacebookConnect with Karen on LinkedInConnect with Karen on TwitterKaren's E-mail:   Karen.gazith@hotmail.comSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

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Phonics and phonemic awareness play a crucial role in our end goal of reading comprehension, and it is so important that our students are learning these foundational skills, regardless of their grade. But how can you fit phonemic awareness lessons into your already packed schedule?Kristina Harrill of Sweet for Kindergarten is joining us today to share all about the importance of phonics and phonemic awareness instruction. By focusing on explicitly teaching these foundational skills, identifying any gaps in these skills, and ensuring your students get the phonemic awareness and phonics practice they need, you can help your students become successful readers.In this episode, Kristina is diving into phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. She shares the difference between phonics and phonemic awareness, the difference between balanced literacy and structured literacy, and why teachers should be focused on teaching phonics and phonemic awareness. Plus, she is sharing how to easily implement phonemic awareness practice into your busy day!Episode Highlights:03:31 - What the difference is between phonemic awareness and phonics06:15 - Why phonics and phonemic awareness are such hot topics right now09:49 - How lacking these foundational skills impact the end goal of reading comprehension12:23 - Why all grades, including upper elementary, should be teaching phonics and phonemic awareness and addressing any gaps in these skills16:58 - How teachers can support struggling readers and how a daily routine can be incredibly beneficial Links & Resources:Download a Free Week of Phonemic Awareness Lessons hereEpisode 6: Deciphering the 5 Pillars: An In-Depth Look at the Components of LiteracyFree Close Reading GuidebookThe Literacy Lounge Facebook groupLeave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode7

Shannon 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 channelLindsay's blogFREE Science of Reading self-paced Professional Development unit from LindsayFCRR Student Center Activities (Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Fluency, etc)Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching (What Works for Special-Needs Learners) by Anita L. Archer *Amazon affiliate linkour Decodable Texts episodeour Scope and Sequence episode with Wiley Blevinsour Phonemic Awareness episode Season 4our Phonemic Awareness episode Season 1 Book a free call with us to tour our Patreon and see if it's right for you!Get Literacy Support through our PatreonSupport the show

Do you ever wonder just what your data is telling you, and how to use your data to help your clients progress? If so, then this episode is tailor made for you! In part two of Leading and Lagging Indicators you'll learn about some therapy ideas for measuring leading indicators. Leading indicators are so helpful, because they predict future success and help us chart the way forward with our clients. --- Useful Links ---Leading and Lagging Indicators, Part One Body Awareness Fun Deck Orange is a Carrot Simple Poem Six Ways Follow the Narrative Road Permission to Play Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

Wherever you are on your journey with dyslexia, you may have come across terms like phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. In this episode, I'm breaking down the skills within each term, and how each concept relates to an overall understanding of language in relation to dyslexia. Phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics are similar to nesting dolls — one nests inside the other to create a larger whole. This looks like: The smallest doll = Phonemic Awareness: The smallest unit of sound, and the most advanced stage within phonological awareness. The mid-sized doll = Phonological Awareness: Oral language skills; rhyme and alliteration, words in a sentence, syllables, onset rhyme, and phonemic awareness. The largest doll = Phonics: The act of matching oral language sounds to letters and letter patterns. All language is intricately interwoven — oral language, reading, writing. The brain is hardwired for oral language, but not for reading and writing. Therefore, the first indicator of a reading problem is going to show up in oral language or speech skills. Join me as I deconstruct and define the nesting doll trifecta: phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send us an email or a DM on Instagram. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: The difference between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics The importance of phonological awareness and phonemic awareness The importance of phonics How oral language, reading, and writing are interwoven Connect: Visit my website Sign up for my newsletter Follow me on Instagram Join me on Facebook Download my FREE guide: Dyslexia Defined

Having a stash of fun and effective games for therapy you can turn to at a moment's notice is standard practice for pediatric SLPs. But sometimes we end up buying a game that's not so great—it's not fun, takes too long to set up, doesn't have enough practice opportunities, is finicky to play . . . the list goes on. Those games get shoved to the back of the closet quickly. To save you time and money investing in not-so-great games, I've rounded up nine of my favorite games. In this episode I describe these games plus how to incorporate target words in a way that promotes carryover from day one. Tumbling Tower , Jenga , Kerplunk , Connect 4 , Suspend , Dominoes , Pick up Sticks , Spot It , R Memory Cards , Impossible R Made Possible 

For Colorado teacher, Amber Reyes, focusing on phonics has led to great student gains.Today's guest has gone from phonics tutor to early childhood educator to elementary school teacher. In this episode, Amber shares strategies to engage students in fun phonics instruction, as well as resources to build fundamental reading skills. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.

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 Awareness Training Ep. 142: Structured Literacy in Small Group TimeChoosing and Using Decodable Texts by Wiley BlevinsPhonemic Awareness vs. Phonics Heggerty What are Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness? Heggerty Free Sample Lessons HeggertyConnect with usFacebook and join our Facebook Group Twitter Instagram Visit our website to stay connected with Melissa and Lori! Helping teachers learn about science of reading, knowledge building, and high quality curriculum. 

124: You don't need a separate phonemic awareness curriculum. In today's quick episode you'll earn how to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons!Click here for this episode's show notes.

Shannon and Mary chat with Malia Hollowell (@Playdough2Plato) about her new book, Science of Reading In Action.    They summarize the big ideas within the Science of Reading for listeners and share practical actions teachers and parents can take to ensure they're doing best practices for students that are backed by literacy research.   After listening, you'll understand more about WHAT the SoR is, WHY it is important, and HOW to put it in action, no matter your literacy role.Episode Links for Resources mentioned:Science of Reading: Defining Guide from The Reading LeagueWhite Paper-The Science of Reading (Zaner-Bloser)Timothy Shanahan:   What is the Science of Reading? (Reading Rockets)our Season 4 Episode about the Science of ReadingThe Science of Reading in Action by Malia Hollowell *Amazon affiliate link*Malia's website:  Playdough To PlatoConnect with Malia on IG:  @playdough2platoFacebook group:  Science of Reading in ActionCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show

Great ideas for speech therapy materials abound, time to make them does not. That's why The Speech Umbrella has a Free Resource Library for SLPs on the front lines. In the ever growing library you'll find material for articulation, autism, clinic management, early listening and phonological awareness, fluency, and oral and written language.  This episode takes you on a tour of some of my favorite resources in the library. Tune in and find the resource you've been looking for to make your clinical life easier! --- Useful Links --- Simple Tools for Optimal Outcomes Where Everybody Knows Your Name To Infinity and Beyond Essential Language for Autism Challenges in Early Intervention First Words Project 16 by 16 Real Changes in Spoken Language with Sketch and Speak Simple Tools: Phonemic Awareness for Parents Youtube The Speech Umbrella Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

R can be a challenging sound to treat. We SLPs know R is a tricky sound, we know it involves complex oral motor skill, and we don't want to forget phonological awareness. But how do all of these skills fit together? What are the first and next steps?  This episode continues a conversation on a balanced approach to R therapy, and is part two of a two part discussion.   Check out the vocalic R freebie at thespeechumbrella.com/free! --- Useful Links ---Impossible R Made Possible Digging Into Stability and Mobility with Char Boshart Foundations of R More Than Tips and Tricks Peaceful Speech Equipped For Reading Success PAST Phonological Awareness Tracking Tool Phonemic Awareness for Parents video Under the Umbrella of Phonological Awareness Developmental Sequence of Phonemic Awareness Tracking Phonological Awareness Free Resource Library Music: Simple Gifts performed by Ted Yoder, used with permission

Podcast Episode 6: Interview with Christina Winter (full show notes here) What is Phonemic Awareness and What Does the Research Say? Meet Christina Winter - a former first-grade teacher and science of reading rockstar who now creates resources for elementary school teachers and empowers them to lead their students to amazing heights.  Below, she dispels some commonly believed myths about phonemic awareness and sheds light on its importance. Check her out!: Mrs. Winter's Bliss website Mrs. Winter's Bliss Instagram @mrswintersbliss Mrs. Winter's Blog Post (on phonemic awareness? Or just blog in general?) Freebie from Christina! Myth: We have to spend all of our time on rhyme, sentence segmenting, and syllables. Myth: As teachers, we need to do the entire program that's handed to us by our schools or reading specialist Myth: Phonemic awareness can be done in the dark. Myth: Phonemic awareness and phonics are two separate entities Fact: Reading has a beautiful path Phonemic awareness → mapping → decoding and encoding words → sentences → reading a whole text! Additional Resources & References: Resources: Phonemic Awareness Warm Ups Phonemic Awareness Bundle Roll, Segment, and Cover I Spy Blending Mats References: National Reading Panel Report (Amie, I think I found this report on my own, but wanted to be 100% sure so I'll wait for your link) What Does Phonemic Awareness Mean? Making the Most of Phonemic Awareness Does Phonemic Awareness Belong in Your Phonics Lesson? **Don't want to miss another podcast?  Sign up for my email sequence and opt-in to receive an email each day a podcast is released, plus a portion of an intervention e-book that corresponds to the day's podcast.**

Phonemic Awareness Five Fun Ways to Incorporate It! What is it?: Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in words. Why is it important?: Well, actually, it's one of the most important skills we can teach our early readers. Studies show that phonemic awareness is an indicator of future reading success. The Scoop: In fact, David Kilpatrick, author of numerous reading books and professor of psychology, states that, “The most common source of reading difficulties is poor phonemic awareness.” To boot, he also mentions that there's no age limit on phonemic awareness - which stresses its importance. Phonemic awareness needs to be incorporated daily with lots of modeling. It should be applied to print, but we also want to be sure students can be doing it like it's second nature.  Additional Resources & References: Resources: Phonemic Awareness Warm Ups Phonemic Awareness Bundle Phoneme Segmentation Activities References: What Does Phonemic Awareness Mean? Making the Most of Phonemic Awareness 5 Ways to Incorporate Phonemic Awareness Every Day **Did you miss signing up for my podcast email sequence?  When you opt-in, you get an email each day a podcast is released, plus a portion of an intervention e-book that corresponds to and compliments each podcast's subject.**

Phonemic Awareness: An Introduction Phonemic Awareness What is it?:  Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in words. What is it not?:  Phonemic awareness is not phonics.  Phonics refers to how letters and sounds correspond and how we decode those words. Why is it important?:  Phonemic awareness is important for students to understand phonics.  Phonemic awareness helps kids make the leap from sounds →  letters → decoding. A student's ability to manipulate individual sounds in words is a strong predictor of later reading success.  Phonemic awareness also aids in vocabulary and fluency.  The National Reading Panel found that “students who had a solid foundation in phonemic awareness had improved ability to read and spell in the long run.” The Scoop: Isolation Blending Segmenting Manipulation (adding, deleting, and substituting phonemes) There are four main categories of phonemic awareness: Full Show Notes Here Additional Resources & References: Resources:  Phonemic Awareness Bundle Phoneme Grapheme Mapping Literacy Center Phonemic Awareness Bundle References: What Does Phonemic Awareness Mean? Making the Most of Phonemic Awareness My Top 5 Phonemic Awareness Activities **Did you miss signing up for my podcast email sequence?  When you opt-in, you get an email each day a podcast is released, plus a portion of an intervention e-book that corresponds to and compliments each podcast's subject.**

Shannon and Mary chat with Ann Geiger from The Measured Mom about how  readers orthographically stores words in their reading brains.  This episode follows our overview of the reading brain, where we talked about the reader's journey to whole word recognition and how reading teachers can help their readers bolt on the orthography to what students already know in spoken language and language comprehension.  In this episode, we go into greater detail about best practices to do in the classrooms to help your students gain this meaningful letter sequence storage.Episode Links for Resources mentioned:Dr. Linnea Ehri's List of Instructional Guidelines for Orthographic MappingWhy 3 Cueing is IneffectiveGrapheme DeckSight Words, Orthographic Mapping, Phonemic Awareness by Stephen ParkerISME tweet about Orthographic mappingVisual model showing morphology as a binding agent relating semantics, orthography, and phonology (J. Kirby and N. Bowers)How Orthographic Mapping Starts with Phonemic ProficiencySong for Kids about Orthographic MappingWord Mapping ToolReading in the Brain: The New Science of How We Read by Sanislas Dehaene *Amazon affiliate link, where we earn a small commission from your purchase*Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf *Amazon affiliate link*The Measured Mom on TwitterThe Measured Mom on InstagramThe Measured Mom's WebsiteThe Measured Mom's MembershipShannon's High Frequency Word Mapping resourcesCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show

Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg from Reading Simplified about what happens in the brain during reading.   We talk about the reader's journey to whole word recognition and how reading teachers can help their readers bolt on the orthography to what students already know in spoken language and language comprehension. Listeners will learn how to build a strong foundation for reading and how to help their students build flexible decoding strategies.     Teachers will also hear examples of feedback to provide to readers in order to promote orthographic mapping.  Check out this episode to learn all about how the brain learns to read. Episode Links for Resources mentioned:Twitter image of the Reading Brain image by @empoweredliteracyOur Brains Were not Born to Read...right?Brain Builders Amplify-video seriesThe Brain DictionaryDr. Molly McCabe on the Science of Reading videoLecture by Dr. Stanislas Dehaene on "Reading the Brain"Cortex in the Classroom videoReading in the Brain: The New Science of How We Read by Sanislas Dehaene *Amazon affiliate link, where we earn a small commission from your purchase*Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf *Amazon affiliate link*Keys to Literacy: How the Brain Learns to Read  Lexia Learning:  How the Human Brain Learns to Read  Hill Learning Center:  The Reading Brain videoCognitive LoadReading Brain patternsEternal Triangle Model The Role of Set for Variability (Reading Rockets)Reading Simplified Switch It ActivityReading Simplified's YouTube ChannelReading Simplified on IGCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show

Show notes: Linda Katherine Smith-Jones after 36 years as an elementary teacher became the author of Phonetic Reading with Silent Elephant “e”™ A Phonetic Reading Program for ALL Learners of Any Age Particularly Dyslexic or Struggling Readers. Linda has been tutoring children with learning differences for the past ten years using her phonemic awareness and phonics reading program. Top 3 Gold Nuggets 1. When faced with tough situations, like learning your child has a learning difference such as dyslexia, it is time to learn all you can, take the opportunity and turn it into a passion that can change the lives of many. 2. Even if your child is in the public school system you can take time and teach them at home and give them a dual experience and build that connection with your child that will change their world forever. 3. What seems like the end, is the beginning of many serendipitous moments. Children all want to learn, and they will surprise us when we least expect it! Who is this program for? Silent Elephant “e”'™'s students have included those with: Dyslexia ADD or ADHD Speech and Language Disorders English Language Learners Autism Hearing Impairments Down Syndrome Dyspraxia Central Auditory Processing Disorder Low to Extremely Low IQ Other Learning Differences Those with No Learning Differences Achievements with Silent Elephant “e”™ ALL students learning with Silent Elephant “e”™ have SUCCEEDED in becoming fluent, confident readers, writers and spellers. Some needed the gift of time, to move at their own pace slowly but steadily, which is a powerful component of Silent Elephant “e”™. Some quickly moved through the entire program. ALL HAVE SUCCEEDED. Over the last ten years students learning with Silent Elephant “e”™ 1.5 to 2 hours/week, on average: Advanced 1 grade level for every 2.25 months of instruction. (Think of this: my students are not taking a school year to advance a grade level—they're advancing multiple grade levels in one year.) Advanced to their age-appropriate grade level in 4 months (some in as little as 2.5 months). (Some of them were 2-6 years behind their grade level when they began learning with Silent Elephant “e”™.) Advanced 4.25 grade levels with 6 months of instruction. Mastered Part 1, Phonemic Awareness within 3 months. (In 3 months, they understood the basics of written language and were ready to fly!) With Phonetic Reading with Silent Elephant “e”™, you will be able to: Experience success immediately. Continually assess your child's progress. Move at your child's pace. Meet your child's needs - beginning from where they are and guiding them to become strong, successful, independent readers, writers, and spellers. Linda has been able to be part of many lives from preschoolers to high schoolers that have been changed due to her program. Linda's heart is to have the opportunity to change the lives of your loved ones and help you through those times. You can find Linda at her website at www.silentelephante.com. Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

One of my favorite things we do at Wife Teacher Mommy with creating resources is making mundane activities exciting and engaging for students. Because let's be real, there are some concepts that students need to learn, but aren't engaging enough. Therefore, we have a real treat for you today that will enhance your literacy content. In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 spelling activities and games that your students will love.  Before getting into the actual spelling activities and games, it's important to know the why behind the practices and how to effectively teach those instructional practices. A key component to meaningful spelling practice is the understanding and use of phonemic and phonological awareness, which are two ideas that I provide background knowledge on during the episode. Having that understanding helps students build reading skills, along with the relationship between letters and sounds.  Creating meaningful and engaging activities increases your students' knowledge and interest level, which is exactly what these 10 spelling activities and games will be for your students. While some of these activities are designed through Wife Teacher Mommy resources, many others you can take and implement in your classroom today! The 10 spelling activities and games kids will love are: Spin & spell Vowels & consonants Writing words in alphabetical order Word boxes Holiday & seasonal spelling lists Word focus Roll it Trivia cards Shaving cream spelling Playdough word Long are the days where spelling is all about memorization. We now have a better understanding of best instructional practices, which are integrated in these 10 spelling activities and activities. Each activity helps students practice and dissect words in a meaningful way. Once implemented in your classroom, your students will not only learn, but have fun while doing it! Resources Mentioned: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/36-weeks-of-fixing-sentences-phonemic-awareness-for-prek-6th-grades-print-google-bundle/ (36 Weeks of Phonemic Awareness) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/36-weeks-of-beginning-middle-end-sounds-for-pre-k-print-google/ (Pre-K Phonemic Awareness) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/36-weeks-of-phonemic-awareness-for-kindergarten-print-google/ (Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/36-weeks-of-spelling-for-prek-6th-grades-print-google-bundle/ (36 Weeks of Spelling) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/spelling-word-games-for-lower-and-upper-grades/ (Spelling Words Games for Lower & Upper Grades) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/product/spelling-games-and-activities-for-any-word-list-print-digital/ (Spelling Games & Activities for Any Word List) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/sp/wife-teacher-mommy-club/ (Join the Wife Teacher Mommy Club!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/wifeteachermommy/list/V1W1DFIRUL25 (Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List ) Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/spelling-activities-and-games (https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/spelling-activities-and-games) https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/club (Join Wife Teacher Mommy Club. ) https://www.instagram.com/wifeteachermommy/ (Follow her on Instagram @wifeteachermommy.) https://www.facebook.com/groups/325390458094002 (Join our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite). https://www.pinterest.com/kelseymommy/_created/ (Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.)

INTERVIEW 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 reading is NOTHING new, at all - it's been around for decades.  In our conversation, Sara walks us through what exactly the science of reading is and the important implications for the classroom.FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT:  classroomnook.com/podcast/134LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEGrab Sara's Cheat Sheet HERE.Podcast Series on Science Of Reading:Episode #85: What is the Science of Reading and Why is It Important?Episode #86: Understanding Phonological and Phonemic Awareness with Michelle from the Colorful ClassroomEpisode #87: Breaking Down the Elements of Language ComprehensionEpisode #88: Science of Reading Q&ARecommended Reading:Teaching Phonics & Word Study by Wiley BlevinsSpeech to Print by Louisa Cook MoatsThe Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy HennessyWhere to find Sara Marye:The Stellar TeacherMembershipInstagram

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

SLPs have such a broad scope. We get so much training in graduate school but creating specializations based on your passions really happens through your own research and work out in the field. So there are many areas that fall under the scope of speech therapy that not all SLPs understand completely or feel comfortable with. As my listeners know, Autism has become my area of focus, so I really did not have a lot of awareness or understanding about Dyslexia. This chat with Jeannette Roberes was so educating and informative for me.Jeannette is an SLP, software engineer, and educator who specializes in Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a combination of characteristics involving reading, writing, and talking. An individual with Dyslexia is going to struggle in one or all of these areas. Symptoms can include late talking, slow to learn words, and a severe delay in reading.Jeannette has made some great strides in advocating and educating on Dyslexia and how to support her students. She and her colleagues are working on a book to educate SLPs on how to appropriately assess, treat, and diagnose students presenting with Dyslexia. Her tips for intervention for Dyslexia revolve around a multisensory structured language approach involving decoding, fluency training, vocabulary, and comprehension. She says that a successful session is tapping into the essential components of teaching reading. Jeanette talks about the big five: Phonemic Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. When working with Dyslexia or any literacy based skill, books are your greatest resource, there are so many activities that can be planned around one book even over the course of 4 sessions. It also instills a love of reading that is so important. Jeannette is really passionate about using diverse inclusive books in your literacy opportunities, because in our therapy sessions we are preparing students for a world in which they will interact with individuals who don't always look like them. She calls books sliding glass doors, a stepping stone or path into a bigger world. She encourages families and therapists to read books reflecting both disabilities and different cultures. You can find out more about Jeannette on all social media platforms by searching in Bearly Articulating and check out her book, Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter In Tech, available on Amazon. #autism #speechtherapy What's Inside:What is Dyslexia?How to support students with Dyslexia.How to embed literacy in speech sessions.The importance of valuing diversity in literacy.Mentioned In This Episode:  Bearly Articulating Teaching Resources | Teachers Pay TeachersAmazon.com: Technical Difficulties: Why Dyslexic Narratives Matter In Tech eBook : Washington, Jeannette: Kindle Store ABA Speech: HomeABA SPEECH Your Autism Resource  

We talk Hollywood and E! memories with our friend and super inspiration Lauren Chandler Walsh.  Lauren left the TV industry behind to pursue her true passion, education.  She is an expert on children's literacy and phonemic awareness and is helping teach other teachers and inspiring us along the way.