S4 E5: The Lowdown on Decodable Text with Lee-Ann Lear

This week, Kate Winn chats with educator and SyllaSense decodable book author Lee-Ann Lear. They discuss the role decodables can play in a structured literacy classroom, common misconceptions, and practical tips for using decodable text. Lee-Ann also shares how SyllaSense got started, how the books are written and reviewed, and why their scope and sequence goes beyond just phonics. Whether you’re new to decodable text or already using it regularly, this episode offers helpful insights for educators supporting early readers.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? by Tyna Legault Taylor
• The Reading League Decodable Book Sources
• UFLI Decodable Text Guide
• The Active View of Reading - Duke & Cartwright
• SyllaSense Scope and Sequence
• SyllaSense Teacher Tip Sheets
• SyllaSense deck-odables
• SyllaSense workshops