Understanding the 6 syllable types is a key piece of strong literacy instruction. In this video, we'll explore the basic characteristics of each of the 6 syllable types of the English language which includes: closed syllables, open syllables, silent e syllables, r controlled syllables, and consonant le syllables. Learn which are the most common, the order to teach syllable types, and what each syllable type looks like. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitio ..read more

In episode 3 of Phonics Rules for Teachers (and How the Heck to Teach 'Em), learn all about consonants and vowels, why we can't just call AEIOU vowels and call it as day, and specific strategies for how to teach them in your classroom using a science of reading approach. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitioning from traditional teaching methods to a phonics-centered approach and the impact it has on students' reading and writing. Each week , Martha shares ..read more

In episode 2 of Phonics Rules for Teachers (and How the Heck to Teach 'Em), learn what the difference is between letter names and letter sounds, why students need to understand the difference and the terms, and specific strategies for how to teach them in your classroom using a science of reading approach. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitioning from traditional teaching methods to a phonics-centered approach and the impact it has on students' reading and ..read more

If you're an elementary school teacher who is trying to teach phonics in your classroom, but you never actually learned all of those phonics rules in college, you've come to the right place. In the first episode of Phonics Rules For Teaching and How the Heck to Teach 'Em, Martha Moore dives into the topic of phonics. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha discusses  the reason behind the push to use a structured literacy and phonics-based approaches. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitioning from traditional teaching methods to a phonics-cen ..read more

If you're an elementary school teacher who is trying to teach phonics in your classroom, but you never actually learned all of those phonics rules in college, you've come to the right place. In the first episode of Phonics Rules For Teaching and How the Heck to Teach 'Em, Martha Moore dives into the topic of phonics. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha discusses  the reason behind the push to use a structured literacy and phonics-based approaches. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitioning from traditional teaching methods to a phonics-cen ..read more

Student teaching is often your first real experience in the classroom (except as a student of course). It's a great chance to get your feet wet, learn from your cooperating teacher, and try new teaching strategies. It can also be overwhelming. In this episode, Martha shares 6 ways to make the most of your student teaching experience, and 4 things to avoid ..read more

In this Author to Teacher Episode: Conversations with published authors about writing, teaching, and how we can support our students, Martha interviews author and illustrator Gaia Cornwall. Gaia's books include Jabari Jumps, Jabari Tries, and The Best Bed for Me. Gaia shares about her experience as an author illustrator, the journey to becoming an illustrator and eventually an author, and encourages future writers to write without worrying if it's good or bad. This conversation will inspire teachers to look for the talents our children have and encourage them to never give up. If you're a te ..read more

In this Author to Teacher Episode: Conversations with published authors about writing, teaching, and how we can support our students,  our host Martha speaks with author, singer song writer, and speech pathologist Dennis Mathew. The two discuss Dennis' journey to authorhood, his desire to help students feel loved and welcome at school, and how he encourages children to use their everyday life as inspiration for writing. You can find Dennis's books Bello the Cello, My WILD School Day,  and How Grizzly Found Gratitude  on his website and Amazon. If you're a teacher who teaches w ..read more

In this Author to Teacher Episode: Conversations with published authors about writing, teaching, and how we can support our students,  our host Martha speaks with author, teacher, speaker, and SEL curriculum developer, Jasmyn Wright. The two discuss the importance of letting our students express themselves through writing, how to encourage students to take risks, and how Jasmyn's work as an author and a speaker has impacted her classroom for the better. You can find Jasmyn's book I'm Gonna Push Through on Amazon or wherever books are sold. You can also learn more about Jasmyn and her Pus ..read more

Teaching writing skills in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade involves many parts. One area that students in this age often struggle with is creating descriptive writing pieces. Primary grade students need teachers to foster their ability to show, not tell when it comes to their sentences. In this episode, Martha shares 5 ways to help elementary students create descriptive, interesting sentences in their writing pieces that you can easily implement in your classroom today ..read more