The Science of Reading Formula
By Malia Hollowell
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Episodes: 117
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Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula, the podcast that helps you simplify reading instruction, save time, and support every student’s success—without feeling like you’re running on empty.
I’m Malia Hollowell—a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of Playdough to Plato. Over the past 20 years, I’ve honed my craft, combining science-backed practices with practical solutions to meet the real challenges educators face every day.
Each episode dives into essential pillars of teaching success:
- Smart strategies to meet the needs of every student without adding extra stress to your plate.
- Honest conversations and tips to tackle teacher burnout and find a balance between school and home life.
- Science-backed practices that actually work—saving you time and boosting student results.
- Practical tips to streamline your planning and free up time for what matters most.
This is your space to find encouragement, expert insights, and actionable ideas to create a classroom (and life) that works for you. Let’s get started!
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My Child Couldn't Read and No One Noticed with Missy Purcell
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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The Surprising Science Behind Play-Based Learning with Kristen Day
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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Stop Teaching Vocabulary the Wrong Way - Try This Instead with Natalie Wexler
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Why Kids Act Out and What Their Nervous System is Trying to Tell You with Kim Barthel
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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The Surprising Way Your Voice Can Calm a Dysregulated Classroom with Tracy Goodwin
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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"I Couldn't Keep Reteaching... so I Tried Something Different" with Rose Crystal
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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How School Leaders Quietly Shape (or Sabotage) Reading Success with Dr. Terrie Noland
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Is Your Curriculum Aligned with the Science of Reading? with Kari Kurto
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Behavior Management Strategies That Save Your Sanity with Allie Szczecinski
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May 18, 2026 |
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You Can't Teach Every Vocabulary Word, So Teach This Instead with Dr. Trina Spencer
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May 11, 2026 |
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Literacy is a Human Right with Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall
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May 04, 2026 |
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What No One Tells PreK-2 Teachers About Teaching Writing... Until Now with Joan Sedita
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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7 Mighty Moves That Transform Reading Instruction with Lindsay Kemeny
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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She Built an MTSS System That Actually Works—Here's How with Joan Schumann
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Why Students Can Sound Out Words but Not Read Them with Beth Gaskill
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Tier 2 Formula You've Been Missing with Linsey Jones
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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What to Do When Kids Can Read but Don't Understand with Dr. Tim Shanahan
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Why Does "Two" Have a Silent W? (And Other Phonestheme Tricks You'll Love Teaching)
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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A Simpler Way to Teach Multisyllabic Words with Devin Kerns
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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How to Teach Phonological Awareness Through Play with Beck Goodman
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Turn Your Living Room Into a Thriving Preschool with Joy Anderson
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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How to Know if Your Reading Instruction is Actually Working
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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What to Say to Parents After a Dyslexia Diagnosis with Rebecca Bush
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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What if Irregular Words Aren't Irregular? Introducing Structured Word Inquiry for Elementary Teachers with Peter Bowers
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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The Hidden Skill Struggling Readers Need but Aren't Getting with Dr. David Kilpatrick
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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How One Man Discovered He Was Dyslexic in Prison and Transformed His Life Through Reading with Ameer Baraka
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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"I Couldn't Keep Reteaching... so I Tried Something Different" with Rose Crystal
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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How to Convince Your Admin to Support the Science of Reading
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Fan Favorite- The Best Order to Teach Phonics Skills
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Fan Favorite- The Ultimate Reading Recipe
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Fan Favorite- Decoding Dyslexia: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies That Work
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Fan Favorite- Stop Drilling Sight Word Flashcards! (Do This Instead)
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Fan Favorite: Help! My Students Can't Blend Letter Sounds to Read Words
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Is AI Developmentally Appropriate for Pre K to 2nd Grade with Vicki Davis
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Truth About the Top 5 Literacy Curriculums
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Dyslexia Myths Debunked: What Every Teacher Needs to Know with Melanie Brethour
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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What to Say When Parents Tell You "I Didn't Learn to Read Like This"
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Skip the Worksheets! Here's How to Really Teach Handwriting with Kelli Fetter
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The Phonics Staircase: What It Is and How to Use It
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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What the Most Impactful Teachers Do Differently with Rebecca Knighton
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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If You're Nervous About the Science of Reading... Start Here!
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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How Early Literacy Prevents the School to Prison Pipeline with Hilderbrand Pelzer III
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Is the Science of Reading Just Another Early Literacy Trend?
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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The Hidden Struggles of Neurodivergent Students— And What Teachers Can Do About It with Dr. Emily King
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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The Top Five Things Phonics Programs Get Wrong
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Using MTSS to Prevent Reading Failure with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Dr. Sarah Brown
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Helping Struggling Readers Build Confidence (And Avoid Shutdown)
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Orthographic Mapping Made Simple with Molly Ness
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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How to Build Comprehension Before Students Can Decode
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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When Phonics Isn't Enough with Michelle Sullivan
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Teaching a Class with 4+ Reading Levels? Here's How to Make It Work
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Making the Shift from Balanced Literacy to the Science of Reading with Meghan Hein
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Phonics Without Tears: Science of Reading Phonics Routine
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Game-Changing ADHD Strategies For Primary Teachers with Cheryl Agrawal
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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When to Move on to the Next Phonics Skill
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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How to Teach Morphology in Early Elementary Without Overwhelming Your Students with Sarah Paul
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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How to Pass National Board Certification the First Time
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Early Signs of Dyslexia in Preschool and Kindergarten with Lori Josephson
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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What's Better: Decodable Books or Leveled Readers?
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Season One Wrap Up
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May 30, 2025 |
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Science of Reading Strategies for Teaching Sight Words in Kindergarten
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May 26, 2025 |
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Effective Classroom Strategies for Supporting Students with Dysgraphia with Natasha Gray
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May 19, 2025 |
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Teachers, Turn Your Skills Into Cash!
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May 12, 2025 |
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Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Students in Elementary School with Melita Haines
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May 05, 2025 |
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Effective Tier 1, 2, and 3 Reading Interventions for Elementary Teachers
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Common Phonics Teaching Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies with Dr. Jarri Goodman
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Science-Backed Strategies for Struggling Readers
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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The #1 Predictor of Reading Success (And How to Teach It!)
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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7 Surprising Jobs of Silent E (That Most Teachers Don't Know)
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Understanding Autism with Heather Cacioppo
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Stop the Spelling Struggle! The Smarter Way to Teach Words
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Snack Smarter, Teach Better with Kate Lyman
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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How to Support Early Literacy Through Speech and Language Development with Rita Shamoun
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Multisensory Phonics Activities That Work
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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What You Didn't Know About Hearing Loss and Learning with Deanna Barlow
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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AI Tools Every Teacher Needs to Know with Dan Fitzpatrick
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Burned Out? Early Signs and How to Reverse Them With Dr. Plante
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Literacy Center Secrets With MeQuel Bolden
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Advanced Phonics Instruction
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Morphology 101
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Don't Panic! How to Integrate the Science of Reading Without Starting From Scratch
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Jumpstart Your 2025
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Planning Tips For A Stress-Free Year With Laurel Denise
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Help Your Struggling Readers Catch Up in Just 3 Steps
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Literacy Curriculum Warning Signs
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Teach Reading With Music... No Singing Required! With Jocelyn Manzanerez
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Secrets to Supporting Multilingual Learners
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Essential Classroom Management Tips Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know With Alex John
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Help! My Students Can't Blend Letter Sound to Read Words
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Time Management Tips for New Teachers with Ashleigh Smith
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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How to Go From Stressed to Thriving with Kelsey Sorenson
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Literacy Center SOS
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Supercharge Your Reading Groups
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Stop Drilling Sight Word Flashcards! (Do This Instead.)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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5 Digraph Chants That Will Change Your Life!
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Unlocking SEL with Lana Penley
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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5 Simple Ways To Make Phonics Fun
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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The Science of WRITING with April Smith
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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How Teachers Can Manage Anxiety and Burnout Naturally with Dr. Brian Plante
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Read Aloud Magic!
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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When Your Admin Doesn't Support the Science of Reading
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Decoding Dyslexia: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies that Work
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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13 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching Reading
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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From Overwhelmed to Thriving: A New York Teacher's Success Story
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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How a 30 Year Veteran Teacher Became a School Standout
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Meet Heidi, a Kindergarten Teacher Who Cut Her Planning Time in Half
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Top 5 Reasons Why Reading Lessons Fail (Plus How to Fix Them!)
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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The Easiest, Fastest Path to Massive Reading Growth
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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New to the Science of Reading? Do These 5 Things First
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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The Differentiation Formula
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Science of Reading Fact or Fiction?
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Reading Comprehension Made Simple
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Help Students Memorize New Words on Auto Pilot
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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The Ultimate Reading Recipe
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Building a Strong Reading Foundation in Kindergarten
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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The Best Order to Teach Phonics Skills
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Jun 25, 2024 |