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Hosted by Deedee Wills and Hilary Statum · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 26 episodes
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Join educators Hillary Statum and Deedee Wills on From Research to Recess: The Science Behind Great Teaching. This podcast breaks down educational research into real-life strategies for K-2 classrooms. From the science of reading to classroom management and occasional book studies, we make teaching tips practical, doable, and just what busy teachers need. Grab your coffee and tune in!
Deedee Wills and Hilary Statum hosts From Research to Recess: The Science Behind Great Teaching, a education show with 26 episodes published.
Writing deserves a much bigger role in the science ofreading conversation. Reading and writing are deeply connected, which means writing instruction shouldn’t be separated from phonics, decoding, and other earlyliteracy
Hilary Statum and Deedee Wills explore how intentional classroom setup can support social-emotional learning from the very first day of school. From arranging classroom spaces to building meaningful routines, they share
In this episode, Hilary and Deedee explore the science of classroom design, sharing research-based insights on how lighting, color, natural elements, and layout impact student performance and well-being. Key topics Impac
This episode covers ten practical ways to build a strong, connected classroom from the very first day. Whether you're new to teaching or just want to strengthen the community you already have, these ideas focus on trust,
Play-based learning isn't just fun. It's one of the most effective ways to build skills in early childhood, and in this episode, Deedee Wills and Hilary Statum break down how to make it work in a real classroom. They foc
Number talks are one of the most powerful routines you can build in a K-2 classroom, but getting them right takes more than picking a problem and hoping kids share. In this episode, Deedee and Hilary break down what actu
Growth mindset is everywhere in schools. Posters, phrases, morning meetings. But does telling kids they can improve actually make them better learners? The research is more complicated than the buzzword suggests, and in
This episode is about summer slide — what it is, how it shows up differently in math versus reading, and what teachers and parents can realistically do to help kids hold onto what they've learned. We also get into books,
Kids are growing up with screens, and most of us are figuring it out as we go. This episode gets into what digital media actually does to children — their sleep, their attention, their social skills — and what parents, t
In this episode, we explore two critical areas in earlyeducation—dialogic reading techniques that deepen comprehension and strategies to support developing self-regulation skills, especially in post-pandemic classrooms.
If you’ve been hearing more people talk about play-based learning lately, you’re not imagining it. In this episode, we’re digging into why play is finally making its way back into early childhood classrooms and what that
Are treasure boxes ruining motivation? Should we ditch desk pets? And how do we encourage students to genuinely want to learn instead of always working for a reward? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation a
Moving to a new grade level can bring a lot of big feelings for young learners. In this episode, we chat about ways teachers and families can support children emotionally during those important transitions. We talk about
This episode explores the connection between language processing difficulties and classroom behaviors. Deedee and Hilary discuss practical strategies for teachers to identify and support students with language challenges
This episode explores the critical social-emotional and developmental skills children need before starting kindergarten. Hosted by educators Deedee and Hillary, it discusses recent research, classroom observations, and p
There is something so powerful about bilingual literacy. Truly. And it’s one of those topics that deserves an honest, real conversation. In this episode, we’re digging into why English-only instruction still shows up in
What if the secret to better math engagement in kindergarten isn’t more seatwork… but more movement? In this episode, we’re talking about how to bring gross motor activities right into your math block without losing valu
What if some of the most powerful tools for academic success are the ones we’re already using every single day? In this episode, we’re talking all about fine motor skills… and why they matter for so much more than handwr
If you’ve ever felt like vocabulary instruction turns into worksheet after worksheet… you’re not alone. It can start to feel a little heavy. And honestly? Not all that effective. But here’s the good news. Vocabulary can
In this episode of From Research to Recess, we’re diving into Chapter 6 of Next Steps in Literacy Instruction… and we’re talking all about comprehension. Such a big topic. And honestly? One that can feel a little overwhe
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