Rock Your Literacy Block with Lindsay Kemeny

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ®

Chapters
0:00
Why Literacy Blocks Feel Overwhelming
1:29
Daily Schedule Snapshot
4:38
Morning Routines And Immediate Phonics
7:26
Phonics At The Rug: Routines That Work
11:05
Dictation, Spelling, And Scope Decisions
15:45
Applying Skills In Small Groups
19:10
Mouth Movements, Sound Walls, And Mirrors
21:01
Dictation Routine And Handwriting Integration
25:16
Closing Phonics: Word Lists And Decodables
26:45
Close Reading To Build Knowledge
29:22
Before, During, After: Comprehension Moves
33:10
Text Selection, Topics, And Depth
36:56
Discussion And Writing Connection
40:10
Weekly Writing Cycle And Prompts
44:05
Encouraging Estimated Spelling And Feedback
48:51
Celebrate Vocabulary And Strategic Corrections
51:45
Small-Group Goals And Group Types
56:05
What Everyone Else Is Doing
Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ®
Rock Your Literacy Block with Lindsay Kemeny
Jan 30, 2026

Episode 244 

Lindsay Kemeny shares her insights on effectively managing a literacy block in a primary classroom. She discusses her daily schedule, emphasizing the importance of routines in phonics instruction, close reading strategies, and writing lessons. Lindsay also highlights the importance of small group instruction for differentiation and explains how to manage center work for students! She encourages teachers to focus on progress rather than perfection, sharing practical tips and strategies for enhancing literacy instruction.

Lindsay's Book, Rock Your Literacy Block, is available now! 


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