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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Mar 21, 2022 • 13min
How to plan and teach small group phonics lessons
071: How should you form your phonics groups? How often should you meet with each group? What specific activities should you include in your lessons? We've got the answers in this week's episode! 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)
Mar 14, 2022 • 17min
What phonics skills should students learn in each grade?
070: In this episode I share the phonics skills we should teach by grade level. Do you agree with how I break it down? 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)
Mar 7, 2022 • 19min
What you need to know about Orton-Gillingham
#069: What IS Orton-Gillingham anyway? Is it backed by research? What do critics have to say? We'll answer these questions and more in today's episode.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)
Feb 28, 2022 • 7min
What does phonics have to do with reading comprehension?
#068: What does phonics have to do with comprehension? A lot! We lay it all out in this episode.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)
Feb 21, 2022 • 16min
Do's and don'ts for teaching phonics
067: Should we teach letter sounds before letter names? Do kids need to learn syllable division rules? We'll examine it all in this episode, the first in our new series about teaching phonics.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)
Feb 14, 2022 • 6min
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #10: Do Fountas and Pinnell REALLY want teachers to educate themselves?
066: Fountas and Pinnell claim that administrators need to prioritize ongoing professional learning for teachers. But what happens when these teachers find out that what they're learning contradicts Fountas and Pinnell's approach?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)
Feb 7, 2022 • 11min
Response to Fountas & Pinnell #9: Do teachers know best?
065: Fountas and Pinnell tell us that no literacy program can take the place of a teacher's expertise. And they're right! But expertise comes from knowledge, and that knowledge is not innate. In this episode I'll share online courses that will improve your understanding of the science of reading.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)
Jan 31, 2022 • 9min
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #8: Is structured literacy responsive?
Fountas and Pinnell are proud to describe their approach as responsive; rather than follow a script, they make observations and tailor their instruction to meet individual needs. They insinuate that more structured programs don't allow teachers to adjust for individual students. Is that a correct assumption? Is structured literacy responsive?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)
Jan 24, 2022 • 6min
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #7: Do Fountas and Pinnell promote "balanced literacy?"
063: Fountas and Pinnell are steering clear of the label "balanced literacy." But should they? Do they deserve the label? 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)
Jan 17, 2022 • 11min
Reaction to Fountas & Pinnell #6: You can teach phonics AND language comprehension
#062: Fountas and Pinnell caution against focusing "only on accuracy and decoding." If we do that, they say, students may not understand that what they read must make sense. But the science of reading community doesn't advocate phonics alone. Far from it! 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)
