Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher
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Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers. Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany

  1. -11 Ч

    234. Dear Stellar Teacher: What’s the best way to teach comprehension strategies and skills?

    Wondering how to teach comprehension effectively? You’re not alone. In this month's Dear Stellar Teacher segment, Emily joins me to answer a listener question about whether to teach comprehension strategies, like finding the main idea, before diving into a text. This question opens the door to an insightful conversation about shifting from traditional methods to evidence-based practices that truly help students comprehend what they read. In this episode, we explore why the classic "strategy of the week" approach may not be the best way to teach comprehension. Instead, we highlight the importance of creating the right conditions for comprehension, including building background knowledge, focusing on syntax, and selecting text-dependent practices. By understanding how comprehension works as an outcome of multiple factors, you’ll feel empowered to teach comprehension in a way that truly benefits your students. If you’re ready to refine your approach and discover better ways to teach comprehension, don’t miss our FREE Comprehension Reset Challenge. Starting January 11th, 2025, this week-long virtual event will transform how you approach comprehension instruction. Sign up at stellarteacher.com/reset. Let’s kick off the new year with strategies that lead to lasting success! Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Fill out the Dear Stellar Teacher form for a chance to be featured on a future episode. Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode234.

    30 мин.

  2. 30.12.2024

    233. 5 Misconceptions About Comprehension and the Truths We Should Embrace Instead

    Struggling with teaching comprehension? You’re not alone. Many students find comprehension challenging, and as teachers, it’s easy to feel stuck when strategies don’t seem to stick. In this episode, we’ll explore five common misconceptions about comprehension and how addressing them can transform your literacy instruction. If you’ve ever wondered why your students aren’t mastering comprehension strategies or why their understanding seems inconsistent, this episode is a must-listen. Comprehension is more complex than it seems, and traditional methods often miss the mark. By viewing comprehension as an outcome rather than a single skill, and by focusing on elements like background knowledge, vocabulary, and syntax, you can unlock significant progress in your students’ reading abilities. I’ll also share actionable strategies to help you assess comprehension authentically and build the foundational skills students need for success. Whether you want to refine your strategies or start fresh this semester, this episode is packed with practical advice to help your students succeed. Plus, join us for our FREE Comprehension Reset Challenge starting January 11 to dive deeper into evidence-based strategies. Head to stellarteacher.com/reset to sign up today! Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode233. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    28 мин.

  3. 23.12.2024

    232. [Listen Again] Episode #58 - 5 Creative Ways to Reteach Classroom Routines in January

    As you head into your well-deserved winter break, it’s the perfect time to contemplate a plan for a smooth return to the classroom. In this episode, we’re bringing back one of our most-loved episodes from the archives: 5 Creative Ways to Reteach Classroom Routines in January. Whether your students need reminders on how to line up, transition between activities, or engage during independent reading, these fun and effective strategies will help you reset your classroom expectations without stress. Returning from winter break can be a challenging transition for both teachers and students. After two weeks away, routines can feel like a distant memory, and classroom behavior might get a little “spicy.” That’s why taking time to reteach and reinforce your expectations is so important—and these strategies make it engaging, lighthearted, and manageable. You’ll hear how to involve your students in the process, make routines fun, and ensure the second half of the school year starts off strong. So, whether you’re tuning in during the first days of break (I hope you’re relaxing!) or saving this episode to help you prep before heading back to school, this episode will give you a simple game plan for tackling routines and behaviors in January. Let’s jump into five creative and student-centered ways to refresh your classroom routines so you can head into the new year with confidence and calm. Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode232. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    27 мин.

  4. 16.12.2024

    231. [Listen Again] Episode #55 - Creative Ways to Assess Student Learning

    Winter break is almost here, and you’re probably balancing excitement for the holidays with the pressure to assess student learning before the semester wraps up. But assessments don’t have to mean stressful, time-consuming tests. This week on The Stellar Teacher Podcast, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes from the archives: Creative Ways to Assess Student Learning. These quick and engaging strategies will help you gather valuable insights without overwhelming your students—or yourself! In this episode, I’ll share 10 creative ways to assess student learning without relying on traditional tests. From quick brain dumps to hashtag challenges, these ideas are versatile, low-prep, and effective across all subjects. They’re designed to give you meaningful insights into your students’ thinking and understanding while keeping them engaged and motivated during the final days before winter break. If you’re looking for fresh ideas to assess student learning, this episode is packed with practical tips you can use right away. And if you’re looking for even more ideas, check out the templates available in my TPT store to make implementing these strategies even easier. Let’s finish the semester strong with fun, meaningful ways to celebrate all the learning your students have done so far! Purchase the Stellar Teacher Company Exit Ticket Sticky Notes here. Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode231. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    21 мин.

  5. 09.12.2024

    230. Supporting Students with Dyslexia: Expert Tips for Teachers and Parents with Heather O'Donnell

    Dyslexia is a complex challenge—but with the right support, students can thrive. In this episode, Sara is joined by dyslexia specialist Heather O’Donnell to explore how teachers can build strong, collaborative relationships with parents to support students with dyslexia. Together, they break down the essential steps teachers can take to identify potential signs of dyslexia and how to communicate effectively with families to ensure students get the interventions they need to succeed. Heather unpacks the common signs of dyslexia that teachers may observe, including challenges with reading, writing, spelling, and executive function tasks. She highlights the importance of early identification and structured literacy interventions, while also addressing misconceptions about dyslexia, like the myth that it’s simply “reversing letters.” With her practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to approach this learning difference with empathy and expertise. Whether you’ve worked with students with dyslexia before or are supporting a student for the first time, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build a team approach. Discover how to empower both students and parents with the tools they need to overcome obstacles and celebrate progress along the way. Don’t miss Heather’s expert tips for fostering confidence and collaboration in every step of the journey! Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. Fill out the Dear Stellar Teacher form for a chance to be featured on a future episode. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode230. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    30 мин.

  6. 02.12.2024

    229. Dear Stellar Teacher: How can I make a familiar book or resource feel fresh and engaging for my students?

    Have you ever felt a little possessive over a favorite classroom activity or picture book? You’re not alone! In this month’s Dear Stellar Teacher episode, Sara and Emily dive into a question many teachers can relate to: What do you do when a beloved book or activity has already been used by another grade level? Together, they explore how to shift your mindset from competition to collaboration, unlocking new opportunities for your students. Throughout this episode, Sara and Emily share practical strategies to make familiar books and routines feel fresh and engaging, even for students who’ve seen them before. From creating collaborative campus traditions to tailoring activities for different grade levels, they highlight how to maximize the learning potential of shared resources. Plus, they discuss the unexpected benefits of rereading books and repeating routines across multiple years. Whether you’ve encountered this scenario or are simply curious about fostering a collaborative teaching culture, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice. Don’t miss the chance to transform how you approach shared classroom materials and build a stronger sense of community on your campus. Let’s make teaching a true team sport! Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Fill out the Dear Stellar Teacher form for a chance to be featured on a future episode. Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode229. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    19 мин.

  7. 25.11.2024

    228. The Power of Outlining: 3 Strategies to Strengthen Student Writing

    Do your students struggle to turn their ideas into cohesive, organized writing? If so, you’re not alone. Outlining is an essential step in the writing process, yet it’s often rushed or overlooked in classrooms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the art of teaching outlining—a skill that makes writing easier and more effective for students. By helping students create a roadmap for their writing, you’ll set them up for success and reduce the frustration of staring at a blank page. Drawing inspiration from The Writing Rope by Joan Sedita and The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler, we’ll explore why spending more time in the “think and plan” stage can transform your students’ writing. We’ll discuss how outlines reduce the cognitive load of drafting and make the writing process more efficient. Whether it’s brainstorming ideas, organizing details, or structuring a paragraph, outlining is the key to unlocking confident and skilled student writers. In this episode, I’m sharing three strategies to help your students master outlining. From teaching them to identify the task, audience, and purpose (TAP) to practicing paragraph deconstruction, you’ll walk away with practical tips to implement immediately. Plus, you’ll discover how to seamlessly integrate outlining into your literacy block and beyond, empowering your students to write with clarity and confidence. Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode228. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    19 мин.

  8. 18.11.2024

    227. Mastering Topic Sentences: 6 Strategies Every Teacher Should Know

    If teaching topic sentences has ever felt like a struggle, you’re not alone. Many students find it challenging to start their paragraphs with a clear, engaging main idea, often jumping into details or relying on repetitive phrases. In today’s episode, we’re tackling this foundational writing skill with six practical strategies to help students craft topic sentences that truly enhance their paragraphs. Reflecting on my own classroom experiences, I remember how often students would freeze at the beginning of a paragraph or produce overly generic topic sentences. Now, with proven strategies in hand, I’m here to share exactly how you can guide your students to create topic sentences that set the right tone and direction for their writing. From structuring their ideas to experimenting with sentence frames, these approaches will make a noticeable difference. Join me as we explore hands-on activities and techniques, like identifying topic sentences in reading materials and practicing with prompts, that are sure to build your students’ confidence and skill. With a bit of guidance, you’ll see them move from hesitation to mastery in no time! Plus, these strategies will not only strengthen their topic sentences but also enhance their overall paragraph writing, helping them create clearer, more cohesive paragraphs with ease. Join us in the Stellar Literacy Collective Membership: stellarteacher.com/join! Sign up for my FREE private podcast, the Confident Writer Systems Series, here! Sign up for my FREE Revision Made Easy email series here! Follow me on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany. To check out all of the resources from this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.stellarteacher.com/episode227. Mentioned in this episode: The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding We are hosting a FREE four-day Comprehension Reset Challenge to help you unlock student's understanding. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear plan to build lasting comprehension in your students. ✅ Effective, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately. ✅ Confidence that you’re teaching comprehension in a way that works. 📅 Challenge Details: 🔹 The challenge runs from January 12th - January 15th, 2025. 🔹 You’ll receive daily videos with actionable strategies. 🔹 Connect with other teachers in our pop-up Facebook group for Q&As and giveaways! 🌟 Sign up for The Comprehension Reset: 4 Days to Unlock Student Understanding: stellarteacher.com/reset 🌟

    23 мин.
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Welcome to the Stellar Teacher Podcast! We believe teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Your host, Sara Marye, is a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world pass on their love of reading to their students. She has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. Sara has made it her mission to create high quality no-fluff resources and lesson ideas that are both meaningful and engaging for young readers. Each week, Sara and her guests will share their knowledge, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. For printable and digital resources, head to stellarteacher.com. Connect with Sara on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany

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    Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher
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