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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Apr 21, 2025 • 29min
[Listen again] How to use assessment data to inform instruction - with Rachel Beiswanger
In today's episode, special education coach Rachel Beiswanger explains how she uses assessment data when deciding what to teach her students. We list screening measures and list specific things you can do if students are scoring below benchmark. I list all the details in the show notes, so be sure to check them out!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)
Apr 14, 2025 • 47min
The power of Quick Writes - in any grade! - with Shauna Cotte
210: You'll love this practical episode, in which Shauna Cotte emphasizes that Quick Writes are brief, informal writing tasks designed to help students process and reflect on content. Best of all - you can use them in any grade! 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 7, 2025 • 41min
How to use Paragraphology to teach the writing process - with Bridget Barley
209: When I heard Bridget Barley speak about her brilliant method for teaching students to write clearly structured paragraphs, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast so you can learn all about this method too. This is a must-listen for middle school teachers, but the method can be used starting in first grade. 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)
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Mar 31, 2025 • 37min
All about The Writing Revolution - with Judith Hochman
Judith Hochman, the creator of The Writing Revolution method, discusses innovative approaches to enhance writing instruction. She emphasizes the importance of explicit teaching and sentence-level activities to boost students' writing skills across grades and subjects. Hochman shares practical strategies to tackle common writing challenges and highlights the significance of contextual grammar. She also explores the transformative potential of integrating writing skills into the curriculum, advocating for collaboration among educators for successful implementation.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 56min
How to teach students to be strong writers using SRSD - with Dr. Karen Harris
Dr. Karen Harris, a retired ASU teacher and creator of the SRSD approach, discusses her innovative method for teaching writing. She emphasizes using the 'POW plus TREE' mnemonic to help young students plan and assess their writing. The conversation explores how SRSD fosters independence, creativity, and collaboration, especially for those with learning difficulties. Karen shares inspiring success stories and practical strategies for educators to empower their students, making writing engaging and accessible for all.
Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
[Listen Again] How to teach writing in K-8: A thinkSRSD deep dive with Dr. Leslie Laud
If you're looking for an evidence-based approach to teaching writing in all grades, look no further than thinkSRSD! Dr. Leslie Laud explains this approach and breaks down how it looks across the grade levels. Be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources that will get you started!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)
Mar 10, 2025 • 54min
Strategies for teaching writing in the early grades - with Amy Siracusano
206: Amy Siracusano describes the Not So Simple View of Writing and explains how this model helps us make instructional decisions when teaching young writers. She also shares a variety of strategies that will help you teach students at all different stages. Lots of goodness in this episode!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)
Mar 3, 2025 • 47min
How to incorporate guided practice into your writing lessons - with Leah Mermelstein
205: When I look back at my own writing instruction, I often gave a quick mini-lesson and expected students to take a "nose dive" into independent writing with little, if any, guided practice. Leah Mermelstein walks us through the importance of gradual release and explains three types of guided practice that you can bring into your writing 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)
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Feb 24, 2025 • 39min
Can we redeem the writing workshop approach? - with April Smith
In this engaging discussion, April Smith, author of 'Simplify Your Writing Instruction' and creator of a structured writing program, dives into the writing workshop approach. She critiques its traditional models while highlighting valuable elements rooted in research. April emphasizes the importance of balancing student creativity with structured guidance, supporting diverse writing abilities through tailored feedback. She advocates for integrating writing across subjects and introduces a simplified method to make writing accessible and effective for all learners.
Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 13min
Evidence-based practices in teaching writing - with Dr. Steve Graham
203: With his 47 years of experience, Dr. Steve Graham has much to share about what research says about teaching writing and how to apply it to classroom instruction. We discuss six evidence-based practices for teaching writing and how to implement them in day-to-day 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)
