Ep 134: Breaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara Marye

Inside This Week’s Episode: — The Science of Reading is a buzz word that educators have been coming across lately. In today’s episode, our guest, Sara Marye breaks down the science of reading and shares some practical applications for the classroom!

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Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Grab Sara’s Cheat Sheet HERE.

Podcast Series on Science Of Reading:

• Episode #85: What is the Science of Reading and Why is It Important?

• Episode #86: Understanding Phonological and Phonemic Awareness with Michelle from the Colorful Classroom

• Episode #87: Breaking Down the Elements of Language Comprehension

• Episode #88: Science of Reading Q&A

Recommended Reading:

• Teaching Phonics & Word Study by Wiley Blevins

• Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats

• The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Hennessy

Where to find Sara Marye:

• The Stellar Teacher

• Membership

• Instagram

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Interview With: Sara Marye

Have you heard the phrase “science of reading” and been afraid to ask EXACTLY what it means? (ignorance is bliss, right?)

Are your worried that it’s just one more NEW thing to add to your teacher plate? (Not ANOTHER reading program!)

Good News! I’ve brought on special guest, Sara Marye from The Stellar Teacher to break it all down for us (and spoiler alert - it’s NOT another new curriculum that you have to learn)

In fact, the science of reading is NOTHING new, at all - it’s been around for decades. In our conversation, Sara walks us through what exactly the science of reading is and the important implications for the classroom.

In our Interview We talk about:

• What is the science of reading?

• What are some misconceptions about the science of reading?

• Why teachers should care or be informed about the science of reading

• Practical applications of the science of reading in the elementary classroom

• How the science of reading fits within a 21st century classroom

• How to get started with implementing the science of reading

About our guest:

Sara Marye has over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator. She is now CEO of The Stellar Teacher Company and a literacy specialist passionate about helping elementary teachers around the world grow their students into lifelong readers. Sara's mission is to make teachers' lives a little easier by providing them with endless encouragement, effective strategies, and engaging no-fluff resources. Sara is also the host of the Stellar Teacher Podcast, where she loves to share her favorite literacy tips each week!

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