The Science of Reading Formula

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The Science of Reading Formula

Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula where you'll learn simple, brain-friendly ways to make it faster, easier, and a whole lot more FUN for kids to learn how to read.   I’m Malia Hollowell – a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of the Playdough to Plato brand who spent the last 20 years geeking out on brain-friendly teaching. This is the spot where I share all of my best lessons learned with YOU. 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Teach Reading With Music... No Singing Required!

    Whether you’re an undiscovered American Idol who can carry every tune on the planet or you’re more like me and the word “singing” makes your palms sweat and your heart race, this episode is for you. Because today’s guest is Jocelyn Manzanerez, the founder of Musically Minded, and she's sharing all of her favorite tips for teaching literacy through music.And the best part is you don't have to have an American Idol voice to pull it off... In fact, you don't have to sing at all!I've seen so many...

    42 min

  2. 18 NOV

    Secrets to Supporting Multilingual Learners

    With rapidly diversifying classes, teachers need effective strategies to help ALL students thrive - including the ones whose first language is something other than English. So today, I'm excited to share practical, research-based strategies that set up multilingual learners for success.In this episode, you'll learn: Why writing in English is the last skill students will learn and what skills come before itSimple ways to help students understand what you're saying before they learn Englis...

    15 min

  3. 11 NOV

    Essential Classroom Management Tips Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know

    Defiant behavior, blurting out, and disruption can feel VERY frustrating. So I'm excited to welcome the queen of classroom management herself: Alex John from the Kindergarten Connection. She's here to spill the tea on all of the essential classroom management tips every teacher needs to know so you can finally turn that frustrating classroom chaos into consistent, predictable calm.In this episode, we'll talk about... The top 4 keys to classroom management successQuick and simple ways to ...

    33 min

  4. 4 NOV

    Help! My Students Can't Blend Letter Sound to Read Words

    Do you have students who know their letter sounds but, when it comes time to blend those sounds together to read words, it seems like everything falls apart? For instance, they might read, "/p/ /o/ /t/. HOP."It's tempting to think they just need more practice reinforcing letter sounds, but what they're actually struggling with is a phonemic awareness skill called blending. In this episode, we'll talk about: What phonemic awareness is and why it's so importantThe six phonemic ...

    16 min

  5. 28 OCT

    New Teacher? This Will Make Your Life Easier with Ashleigh Smith

    Did you know that 50% of teachers will leave the profession within the first five years? Today's podcast guest is committed to changing that statistic! I'm sitting down with Ashleigh Smith, a 20 year veteran teacher and the co-founder of Rainbow Sky Creations, a community dedicated to helping new teachers THRIVE.She's diving into all of the essential teacher things: classroom management, work-life balance, creating a support network….Ashleigh shares actionable tips and strategies for so many ...

    29 min

  6. 21 OCT

    How to Go From Stressed to Thriving with Kelsey Sorenson

    If you have ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious – and let’s be real, we probably have ALL felt that way at some point in life – today’s episode is for you! I’m sitting down with Kelsey Sorenson, the teacher turned life coach who just published her first ever book called Educate and Rejuvenate. Her book is a step-by-step guide to worrying less and living more so you can show up as your very best self each and every day. In this episode, Kelsey spills the tea on......

    38 min

  7. 14 OCT

    Literacy Center SOS

    If you've ever dreaded your literacy center time, worried about noise and distractions, or felt anxious when an admin walked in, this episode is for you because I'm sharing actionable tips that will make centers a consistent highlight of your school day.In this episode, I'm diving into surprisingly simple strategies that will transform your literacy centers from "chaotic and stressful" to "calm and productive". Your students will be on task and working independently in no time! In this e...

    11 min

  8. 7 OCT

    Supercharge Your Reading Groups

    Whether you're just starting reading groups or are ready for a reset because they're chaotic, overwhelming, or just plain flop, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down my top two tips for supercharging your reading groups...Even if everything you've tried in the past has failed.Say "goodbye" to one-size-fits-all lessons and "hello" to MASSIVE reading growth!In this episode, we'll talk about: How to meet ALL of your students' needs and strengths - even in a very diverse class. (SPOILER ...

    15 min
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Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula where you'll learn simple, brain-friendly ways to make it faster, easier, and a whole lot more FUN for kids to learn how to read.   I’m Malia Hollowell – a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of the Playdough to Plato brand who spent the last 20 years geeking out on brain-friendly teaching. This is the spot where I share all of my best lessons learned with YOU. 

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