Mar 13
Small Groups, Big Results with Julia Lindsey
Episode 247Small-group instruction can feel powerful and overwhelming at the same time. Questions about grouping, time, routines, and impact come up constantly.In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Lindsey, author of Small Groups, Big Results, to talk about what actually makes s ... Show More
53m 48s
Feb 20
Top Fluency Strategies Teachers Love from K–8 Classrooms
Episode 246Fluency looks different across grade levels, but it always matters.In this special mashup episode, Melissa and Lori bring together voices from seven classroom teachers, spanning first grade through eighth grade, to show how fluency comes to life in real classrooms. Eac ... Show More
50m 59s
Feb 6
Read Like Us: Building Fluency Through Repeated Reading & Challenging Texts with Jake Downs & Chase Young
Episode 245In this episode, Melissa and Lori are joined by researchers Jake Downs and Chase Young to discuss Read Like Us, a research-backed fluency routine designed to help students reread challenging texts with purpose. Jake and Chase share the findings from their recent study, ... Show More
48m 12s
Feb 2024
3.10 Effective Vocabulary Strategies in Literacy Intervention
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imagine being a learner who is new to English. Someone says to you, "Can you lend me a hand?” Imagine what that learner is processing. First, it’s a question. Second, think about the word lend. Do I know what that means? Third, lend a hand. Does ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2025
272. Multilingual Learner Support: Practical Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers with Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez
In this episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast, I dive into a critical topic for upper elementary classrooms: supporting multilingual learners (MLLs). With the help of experts Dr. Jana Echevarría and Dr. Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, we explore why the term “multilingual learner” ... Show More
27m 16s
Jul 2025
How to implement the science of reading with young learners - with Amie Burkholder
221: What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode221Get the free Letter So ... Show More
25m 58s
Jul 2025
Teaching Overconfident Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we tackle the challenge of teaching overconfident students. Our special guest, Melanie from Diction HQ, shares her expert strategies and insights on how to effectively eng ... Show More
41m 58s
Sep 2023
A Mighty Moving Episode With Lindsay Kemeny
<p>This installment of <em>Literacy Talks</em> features and celebrates the publication of our own Lindsay Kemeny’s new bestselling book, <b><em>7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success</em></b>, from Scholastic. It’s an opportu ... Show More
37m 23s
Episode 226 In this episode, Virginia discusses the importance of fluency in K-2 grades, emphasizing its role in reading comprehension. She shares strategies for teaching fluency, including within partner reading, read-alouds, and shared reading. Virginia highlights the significance of modeling fluent reading and incorporating songs and poems to enhance pros ... Show More
