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Route2Reading

Amie Burkholder
Science Of Reading
Phonics Instruction
Reading Instruction
Structured Literacy
Literacy Education
Phonemic Awareness
Teaching Strategies
Phonics
Dyslexia
Handwriting
Literacy Instruction
Professional Development
Writing Instruction
Literacy Development
Early Literacy
Literacy
Decodable Books
Fine Motor Skills
Small Group Instruction
Alphabet Quest

A step-by-step roadmap guides you through a reader's journey—at every level. This podcast was made for you if you're ready to, get clear on what structured literacy is and the science behind it. Join me to learn precisely what your struggling readers need and find ways to reach them.

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Why do so many literacy initiatives start with excitement but struggle to produce lasting results?

In this episode, I dive into one of the most common literacy mistakes happening in schools today: disconnected instruction.

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In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, I sit down with Maya Smart to explore how we can build stronger, more meaningful partnerships between schools and families to support early literacy.

Maya brings a powerful parent perspective to this co... more

In this episode of the Route2Reading Podcast, I sit down with Pryor (Orton Gillingham Mama) to talk about how parents can support their young readers at home using simple, effective, and realistic strategies.

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Recent Guests

Maya Smart
Author of Reading for Our Lives; parent-perspective literacy advocate
Author, Reading for Our Lives
Episode: Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships in Literacy with Maya Smart
Pryor Rayburn
Orton-Gillingham Mama; fellow in training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy; 20 years teaching reading intervention
Orton-Gillingham Academy
Episode: How Parents Can Support Reading at Home (Without Overwhelm) with Pryor Rayburn
Katie Pace Miles
Director of the Advanced Certificates in Reading Science at Brooklyn College; founder of Reading Ready and Reading Go projects
Brooklyn College, CUNY Reading Fellows, Reading Institute
Episode: From Sounds to Words: Fixing the Missing Link in Early Reading Instruction with Katie Pace Miles
Treasa Bowe
Educator with 26 years of teaching experience; exchange program participant; author
Ireland/International educator
Episode: Literacy Across the Globe: What We Can Learn From International Classrooms with Treasa Bowe
Barbara Friedlander
Educator with 18 years in special education and central office policy experience; co-author of Powerful Writing for All
Author, educator, consultant
Episode: Why Writing Feels So Hard and What Actually Helps with Barbara Friedlander
Kesley Saunders
Kindergarten and first-grade bilingual teacher at PS152Q
PS152Q
Episode: Making the Shift to Structured Literacy with Educators from PS152Q
Lydia [Surname Unknown]
Special education teacher in 1211 setting at PS152Q
PS152Q
Episode: Making the Shift to Structured Literacy with Educators from PS152Q
Dana Stapino
Teacher at PS152Q with experience across grades including kindergarten
PS152Q
Episode: Making the Shift to Structured Literacy with Educators from PS152Q
Maria Cosentino
General education teacher in ICT classroom at PS152Q
PS152Q
Episode: Making the Shift to Structured Literacy with Educators from PS152Q

Host

Amy Burkholder
Host of Route2Reading; literacy coach and educator with extensive Route2Reading involvement.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Yes, please!

    What a wonderful way to calmly and kindly support teachers and families on their reading journeys. The focus on proactive changes to meet everyone where the are is a breath of fresh air. Way to go! Christie Welsby, decodable book author and reading specialist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christielig
    United States5 months ago
  • Love Learning From Aimee!

    I love all of Aimee’s episodes! I love that there is always something that I can take from an episode and immediately implement into the classrooms in our school. I am an instructional coach, and her podcasts gives me so many ways that I can support our students.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hey New Teachers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Go-To for Primary Teachers!

    Amie is one of my favorite go-to sources for solid, evidence-based information in the primary grades. She does a fabulous job in making the Science of Reading research accessible for P-2 teachers with helpful strategies for implementation! This podcast is a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSullivan-Literacy in COLOR
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate how episodes empower teachers to support families and implement routines with minimal overwhelm.
Listeners praise practical, evidence-based guidance that translates research into classroom-ready strategies.
The show is seen as a go-to source for primary-grade literacy guidance and science-of-reading discourse.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Writing Feels So Hard and What Actually Helps with Barbara Friedlander
Q: How is SRSD different from traditional writing instruction?
SRSD is explicit and teaches students exactly how to write using a step-by-step framework, modeling, think-alouds, and gradual release, rather than simply expecting students to figure it out through exposure or unstructured practice.
How Parents Can Support Reading at Home (Without Overwhelm) with Pryor Rayburn
Q: What are the top three things parents should understand about how children actually learn how to read?
The guest emphasizes decoding and meaning as the foundation of reading, the importance of automaticity through practicing sounding out words, and recognizing that progress is not always linear, with a need to view the reading journey holistically including comprehension and spelling.
How Parents Can Support Reading at Home (Without Overwhelm) with Pryor Rayburn
Q: For people who may not know who you are, would you share a little bit about yourself?
The guest describes their background as Pryor Rayburn, a practitioner affiliated with the Orton-Gillingham approach, with two decades of experience in reading intervention and dyslexia support, plus personal insight as a parent.
Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships in Literacy with Maya Smart
Q: How can teachers communicate complex reading science to parents without overwhelming them?
Break down jargon, use everyday examples, and demonstrate how activities like rhyming or talking about letters connect to the larger goals of reading, making the why clear for each child.
Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships in Literacy with Maya Smart
Q: What is the family's role in helping kids learn to read, and how can teachers better support that role?
Parents are literacy leaders who already influence their children daily; teachers should view them as partners, speak in concrete terms, and give specific, age-appropriate activities that connect classroom work to home practice.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show that centers on structured literacy, the science of reading, and actionable strategies for classroom and family literacy partnerships. Episodes frequently feature teachers, literacy coaches, school leaders, and researchers who share concrete techniques—data-driven progress monitoring, decodable texts, and evidence-based routines—that listeners can implement immediately. Notable strengths include guest diversity from classroom teachers to national experts, emphasis on family engagement, and a consistent drive to translate research into scalable practices for K-2 and beyond.

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1. Maya Smart
2. Pryor Rayburn
3. Katie Pace Miles
4. Treasa Bowe
5. Barbara Friedlander
6. Kesley Saunders
7. Lydia [Surname Unknown]
8. Dana Stapino

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