Triple R Teaching
It's time to reignite your passion for teaching! Triple R Teaching provides simple strategies and practical tips for PreK-grade 3 educators. Anna Geiger, M.Ed., author of Reach All Readers, will show you how to make small changes to improve how you teach literacy concepts. Look forward to episodes about Anna's transition from balanced literacy to the science of reading, and expect episodes that will help you understand the research while giving you practical tips that you can implement today. Hit subscribe, and get ready to transform your teaching!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
SOR Bootcamp #6: How to structure the reading block in a science of reading classroom
#050: Now that we've laid a strong foundation, it's time to apply the science of reading to your daily instruction. This episode will show you how to use what you've learned to schedule a powerful re…
SOR Bootcamp #5: What does research say about the Big 5?
#049: We know that the science of reading isn't a curriculum, a fad, or a pendulum swing. It's a body of research. So what does this research tell us about the Big 5? What does the science of reading…
SOR Bootcamp #4: What IS structured literacy, anyway?
#048: Structured literacy is all the rage these days, but what exactly is it? Today we'll discuss the HOW and the WHAT of structured literacy. Share this 6-week podcast series with friends who want t…
SOR Bootcamp #3: The Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope
#047: If you study the science of reading, it won't be long until you hear mentions of the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough's Reading Rope. What are they? And what do they have to do with how w…
SOR Bootcamp #2: How we read and remember words
#046: Orthographic mapping is one of the key concepts in the science of reading, but it can feel a little confusing at first. It's all about how we read and remember words, and this episode breaks it…
SOR Bootcamp #1: 3 Reasons why there's so much disagreement around the science of reading
#045: We're starting a science of reading bootcamp! Share this 6-week podcast series with friends who want to learn more. In today's episode we define "science of reading" and explore why there's so …
Books to read on your science of reading journey
#044: This concludes our official science of reading series, but there's a lot more to learn! Check out my top recommendations for books that will help you understand the science AND apply it to your…
3 Science of reading myths debunked
#043: I fought the idea of structured literacy for a long time, and it's because I believed these three myths about the science of reading. How about you? Listen to find out how we can debunk these t…
What's the difference between balanced and structured literacy?
#042: It’s time to take a good look at what we’re doing when we teach children to read. I considered myself a “balanced literacy” teacher for many years. It’s the approach I learned in graduate schoo…
Do's and don'ts for using decodable texts with beginning readers
#041: For years I thought that decodable texts were a necessary evil ... I thought they were boring, stilted, and nonsensical. Now I know that quality decodable books are vital for helping young lea…
Should you use leveled or decodable books?
#040: Leveled books are predictable books with strong picture support. Decodable books feature words whose sound-spelling patterns have been explicitly taught. Which are best for beginning readers?
Cl…
What's wrong with three-cueing?
#039: I never thought I'd be sharing an episode about what's wrong with three-cueing. After all, I've spent decades prompting kids to think about what makes sense, sounds right, and looks right when …
What the science of reading is based on
There are a lot of questions about what the science of reading truly is. Is it from a journalist? Is the science brand-new? How do we know that we can trust it? In today's episode I'll share the part…
A simple look at how the brain learns to read
#037: How exactly does the brain learn to read ... and why should teachers even care? In today's episode I simplify the science and share exactly why this understanding is important for K-2 teachers.…
My reaction to the article that reignited the reading wars
#036: When I first read Emily Hanford's article, "At a Loss for Words," I felt annoyed, angry and - in the end - dismissive. I've read the article many times since, and now my reaction is quite the o…
What are the reading wars?
#035: As we begin our discussion about the science of reading, we need to look back at the history of teaching reading in the United States. What exactly are the reading wars, and when did they begin…
Introducing our science of reading podcast series
#034: I've been poring over the science of reading research, and I'm making shifts in how I approach teaching reading. You're invited to join me on this exciting journey!
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033: If you're enjoying this podcast, listen to this quick episode to learn where else you can find me!
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My best kept secret
032: Did you know that my affordable membership site will help you apply the science of reading to your teaching? Listen to this quick episode to find out what's included!
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Favorite science of reading authors
031: Have you ever bought a book about teaching reading - only to find out that it doesn't align with what you know to be true based on the science? Here are some authors you can trust!