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SMARTER Literacy Chat: Natalie Pryor
What does literacy intervention look like when you start from scratch, in a studio with mini trampolines, and a background in law? In this first literacy chat, Lindsey sits down with Natalie,…
Introducing: Summer Literacy Chats
Something a little different is coming to the Smarter Literacy Podcast this summer. Over the next several weeks, we're stepping back from our regular format to share something we think you really…
Episode 30 - Why Developing Reading Fluency isn't Just about Reading Faster
Fluency is often reduced to words-per-minute scores, but strong readers do much more than read quickly. In this episode, we discuss what fluency actually means and why speed alone doesn’t lead to…
Episode 29 - How to Support Editing in Writing
Editing often gets treated like the quick final step in writing, but in reality, it’s where the real work begins. In this episode, we unpack why students rush through editing, what they actually need…
Episode 28 - Building Independent Writers with Long Form Writing Routines
In this episode, we explore why students often struggle with longer-form writing like paragraphs and essays, and how those struggles usually show up as either “stream of consciousness” writing or…
Episode 27 - Building Independent Writers with Spelling & Sentence Routines
In this episode, we explore why teaching spelling patterns and grammar rules alone does not always translate into stronger student writing. We discuss how simple sentence routines can help students…
Episode 26 - Comprehension Is Not a Checklist
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common challenges in literacy instruction: teaching reading comprehension effectively. We explore why isolated, skill-by-skill approaches (like spending a…
Episode 25 - Why Aren't Our Reading Scores Moving?
In this episode, we take a closer look at how structured literacy principles can be applied flexibly to meet real classroom needs. We discuss what it means to thoughtfully bridge gaps for students…
Episode 24 - How We Bridge the Gap (for Students in the Messy Middle)
Many students fall into the “messy middle” of literacy, needing more support than core instruction but not a full intensive intervention. In this episode, we walk through what a bridge intervention…
Episode 23 - Why Effective Literacy Instruction Requires Both Science and Art
Many educators feel overwhelmed trying to support students who don’t clearly fit into traditional literacy intervention models. In this episode, we explore the “messy middle,” where structured…
Episode 22 - Helping Students Build Executive Functioning
We break down how to use a simple five-step executive functioning framework with students to support focus, regulation, and task completion. You’ll learn practical ways to set clear goals, build…
Episode 21 - Using the 5-Step EF Framework to Start the Year
In this episode, we share a reflective approach to starting the new year (or at any time of the year!) using an executive functioning framework designed to create calm, clarity, and alignment.…
Episode 20 - How to Gamify Reading Lessons
In this episode, we share simple, no-prep ways to bring games into your literacy lessons using simple materials like a whiteboard, a die, or a word list. Learn how to make reading practice more…
Episode 19 - Why Games Work in Literacy Instruction
In this episode, we share why games aren’t just for fun. They’re one of the most effective ways to teach, review, and differentiate literacy skills. Learn how to use games strategically within your…
Episode 18 - What to do When Progress Monitoring Scores Aren't Moving
In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest moments in intervention: when you’ve been faithfully tracking progress, but the data just isn’t budging. We share how to recognize whether it’s a true…
Episode 17 - Tips & Tools for Progress Monitoring
In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, we dive into progress monitoring - what it really is, why it matters, and how to make it part of everyday lessons without losing instructional…
Episode 16 - A Guide to Accommodations and Modifications
In this episode of the Smarter Literacy Podcast, we break down the difference between accommodations and modifications, two terms often misunderstood in education. They discuss why these supports…
Episode 15 - What Does Dyslexia Really Look Like?
We kick off Dyslexia Awareness Month by breaking down what dyslexia is and clearing up the most common myths. They share how it shows up across grade levels, what signs teachers can watch for, and…
Episode 14 - The Assessments We Love (and kind of hate)
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to discuss the standardized assessments they rely on with students, from the WIAT and CTOP to the TOWRE and GORT. They share what each tool reveals…
Episode 13 - Using Data to Drive Instruction
Feeling overwhelmed by student data? In this episode, we walk through a simple 7-step process to move from numbers on a page to meaningful instructional decisions. You’ll learn how to: Use screeners…
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SMARTER Literacy has published 37 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.
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