Reach All Readers
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.
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Episodes
278 episodes
Is comprehension even teachable?
245: Is comprehension something we actually teach, or does it naturally develop once students can decode? In this episode, we unpack what comprehension really is, why it’s far more complex than a single “skill,” and where it fits within the sci...
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Structured Literacy Routines - with Dr. Melissa Orkin & Sarah Gannon
244: Dr. Melissa Orkin and Sarah Gannon share structured literacy routines from their book The Structured Literacy Playbook — including backward planning with decodable texts, vocabulary work even with CVC words, syntactic phrasing exe...
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[Listen again] Which literacy assessments are worth your and your students' time? - with Sean Morrisey
Sean Morrisey, former school psychologist turned fifth grade teacher, walks us through the many different literacy assessments teachers administer. Which are useful, and which are a waste of time? You'll love this practical episode!
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How to assess comprehension - with Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith
243: Dr. Kelly Powell-Smith explains how to pinpoint specific comprehension issues using strategic diagnostic assessment—without over-testing your students!
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What every literacy teacher should know about assessing RAN - with Dr. Erin Pzinski
242: Ever heard of RAN assessment but weren't quite sure what it was or what to do with it? Dr. Erin Pzinski breaks down rapid automatized naming and explains why it's like a "check engine" light. You'll learn what not to do with RAN assessment...
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Data-based decision making - with Angie Hanlin
241: Literacy consultant Angie Hanlin helps us understand exactly what data-based decision making looks like. She describes what should be happening at data team meetings and what teachers should do as soon as those meetings are over. This insp...
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The difference between CBMs and CATs (and why it matters!) - with Alisa Dorman
240: Alisa Dorman explains what makes universal screeners effective and breaks down the difference between curriculum-based measures and computer adaptive tests—and why this difference matters.
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What is CBM, and how should teachers use it? - with Dr. Michelle Hosp
239: Dr. Michelle Hosp, co-author of The ABCs of CBM, explains the history of curriculum based measurement and do's and don'ts for implementing it. A must-listen for any K-3rd grade classroom teachers and all reading interventionists!&...
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Reading assessment done right - with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn
238: Assessment doesn't have to be overwhelming! Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn, authors of Reading Assessment Done Right, share practical strategies for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring student progress effectively.Get...
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The 3 types of assessment teachers need for data-based decision making
237: In this quick solo episode, we take a look at the three types of assessment teachers use within MTSS for data-based decision making. You’ll learn the key questions each one answers, how they work together, and why they’re essential for mak...
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Important lessons from the history of RTI and MTSS - with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
236: We're continuing our assessment series with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, who walks us through the history of RTI and MTSS—from the "wait to fail" model to today's data-based approaches. Learn why strong Tier 1 instruction must be the foundati...
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Kicking off a new assessment series! [What is MTSS?]
I'm kicking off a new assessment series with a replay of an older episode: What is MTSS? In this episode I discuss the collaborative problem solving model, the MTSS assessment system, and the three tiers of instruction.
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[Listen again] How to implement the science of reading with young learners - with Amie Burkholder
What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Get the show notes here:
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[Listen again] A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation - with Lyn Stone
I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and "rapid fire" questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you'll be entertained and come ...
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[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and does...
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[Listen again] How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy
When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. Y...
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How to use etymology to help students spell high frequency words - with Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless
235: Did you know that teaching students about the history of specific words can actually reduce cognitive load and help students better remember the spellings? Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless, authors of The High Frequency Word Project...
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How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen
234: All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach.
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Announcement: Triple R Teaching is now Reach All Readers!
Big news! Triple R Teaching is now officially Reach All Readers. In this episode, I explain the rebrand and what it means for you as a listener, and I explain why this change better reflects my mission of helping teachers understand...
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How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan
233: If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics less...
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Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades - with Sarah Paul
232: If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen!
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A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild
231: Discover how SLP Brianna Guild makes decodable books the heart of her literacy intervention sessions—while naturally weaving in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension!
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How to teach students to use set for variability - with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz
230: Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need.
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