Reach All Readers
Anna Geiger
Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well.Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll find support here.Subscribe for honest conversations, actionable teaching tips, and the encouragement you need to transform literacy instruction in your classroom.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 6min
[Listen Again] What does the National Reading Panel have to say about phonics?
“Phonics” may be the most controversial word in the history of teaching reading! What does the research actually say? Today we’ll look at what the National Reading Panel said (and didn’t say) about the teaching of phonics.Find today's show notes here.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
Jun 12, 2023 • 36min
From balanced literacy to The Reading League: A conversation with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
126: You'll love this entertaining episode with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry! Once she was a balanced literacy teacher. Now she's chief academic officer of The Reading League.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
Jun 5, 2023 • 12min
[Listen Again] My Reaction to Emily Hanford's article, "At a Loss for Words"
When I first read Emily Hanford’s article, “At a Loss for Words,” I felt annoyed, angry and – in the end – dismissive. Years later, I can now say that reading this article began my journey to discover the science of reading.Find the show notes here.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
May 29, 2023 • 21min
How to handle common phonics issues in first grade: A conversation with Jessica Farmer
125: What do you do when kids start the year not knowing all their letters and sounds? What about when you have students who know their sounds but can't blend? And how do you teach students of all different levels in one classroom? You'll love this advice from Jessica Farmer!Click here for the show notes for this episode.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
May 22, 2023 • 20min
[Listen Again] A look at small group phonics lessons: A conversation with Jessica Farmer
Learn about Jessica Farmer’s powerful small group phonics lessons – a central piece of her of science of reading-based instruction!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 the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
May 15, 2023 • 6min
How to fit phonemic awareness into your phonics lessons
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.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
May 8, 2023 • 6min
How to add speech to print elements to your phonics instruction
123: Curious about speech to print but not ready to take the plunge? These are simple ways to add speech to print elements to traditional phonics instruction.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
May 1, 2023 • 7min
Print to speech vs. Speech to print: What's the difference?
122: This week I'm doing a hot topics collaboration with Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ... and we're starting with two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. What's the difference?Click here for the show notes for this episode.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
Apr 24, 2023 • 30min
Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway
121: I had quite a few misunderstandings about reading comprehension when I was a balanced literacy teacher. Today I talk with Brent Conway, a former principal and current assistant superintendent, about how to rethink reading comprehension.Click here for the show notes from this episode.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 reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
Apr 17, 2023 • 37min
Teaching word recognition with Dr. Katie Pace Miles
120: In today's episode we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included!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 the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade educators.Connect with me here!BlogInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)
