
This is the Reading Teachers Lounge where listeners can eavesdrop on professional conversations between elementary reading teachers. We are passionate about literacy and strive to find strategies to reach all learners. Shannon and Mary are neighbors who realized that they were “literacy soul sisters” at a dinner in their Atlanta neighborhood. Once they started chatting about reading they haven’t r... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Education for KidsEducationKids & Family | |||

Shannon and Mary welcome Dr. Ellen Ballock and Julia D'Onofrio from Gordon College to talk about teacher preparation programs. Discover how they design and implement teacher prep programs focused on literacy instruction, the science of reading, and p... more
In this episode of the Reading Teacher's Lounge, hosts Mary and Shannon welcome expert Sara Lee to discuss best practices for teaching grammar and syntax. They dive into how understanding sentence structure, grammatical functions, and modifiers can e... more
In this episode, we explore effective practices for supporting students with homework. Join us as we discuss strategies to foster a productive & stress-free homework environment. We cover the importance of EF, the advantages and challenges of traditi... more
Shannon and Mary revisit the topic of Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) and discuss the importance of understanding the deliberate reasons for English spellings with guests Jennifer Petrich and Bradley Johnson.
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The show centers on elementary reading and literacy, featuring bring-your-own-practice conversations between two seasoned teachers who share practical strategies, evidence-based approaches, and real-world classroom insights. Across episodes, topics span the science of reading, teacher preparation, structured literacy, grammar and syntax, executive functioning, SEL, and engagement with families, with guests ranging from university-affiliated literacy experts to children's authors. The tone is hands-on and collaborative, often translating research into actionable classroom routines, materials, and interventions. A standout is the consistent emphasis on practical takeaways, data-informed instruction, and bridging theory with everyday teaching ... more
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