The Road to Reading Podcast

Educator podcast sharing how teachers are using the Science of Reading to implement evidence based teaching strategies and high quality curriculum into their classrooms.

The Road to Reading Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Elana, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Elana hosts The Road to Reading Podcast, a education show with 53 episodes published.

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  S5E3: The Word Mapping Project with Dawn Paz

  Sep 27, 202639 min

  In this episode, Dawn Paz, a 3rd-grade teacher from New York, will share how she has implemented Sean Morissey's Word Mapping Project curriculum. She will specifically showcase and discuss the routine used to introduce mirror words (synonyms and antonyms). We'll get a sneak peek into Dawn's classroom to see how she implements this routine and connects it to other areas of literacy throughout her day. Video Version: S5E3: The Word Mapping Project with Dawn Paz Show Notes: ResearchEd The Word Mapping Project Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2 -episodes Season 3 -episodes

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  S5E2: Oral Language with Anjanette McNeely

  Sep 14, 202629 min

  In this episode, kindergarten teacher Anjanette McNeely will share how she develops oral language skills in her classroom and begins to develop a higher level of discourse in her classroom. See how she builds language, and think about how you could bring something similar into your classroom. Video Version: https://elana270.substack.com/publish/post/214781510 Show Notes: Strive for Five Framework by Sonia Cabel & Tricia Zucker The Scaffolding Effect by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb Basics: Oral Language- Reading Rockets article Resources on Oral Language Development Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2 -episodes Season 3 -episodes

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  S5E1: Starting the Year Thinking About Executive Functions with Mitch Weathers & Dr. Sarah Oberle

  Aug 30, 202658 min

  In this episode, Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah Oberle will share what Executive Functions (EFs) are and how we can support children to develop their executive function processes that promote attention, memory, and adaptability. This is a great episode and topic to listen to at the beginning of the school year as teachers are setting up their classrooms and putting routines in place. Show Notes: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom by Mitch Weathers and Dr. Sarah Oberle Executive Functions for Every Classroom Grades 3-12 By Mitch Weathers Working Memory video by Jamie Clark (Distilled) Resources on Executive Functions by The Learning Scientists Executive Functions Guide by Cambridge Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2 -episodes Season 3 -episodes

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  Summer Episode #3: Introducing 2026-2027 Goyen Fellows

  Aug 18, 202637 minS5

  In this episode, you will meet 3 of the newest Goyen Fellows. The Goyen Foundation strives to exemplify great teachers and their practice. Goyen Fellows share their evidence-informed practices with other educators through Teaching Teacher nights, social media, and educational blogs. Kata Solow is the executive director of this program, and Lauren Profitt ( a former fellow) assists. Show Notes: Goyen Foundation Goyen Fellowship Science of Reading Classroom Substack Page Teachers Teaching Teachers Contact info for Corey: corey.solitaire@mtnviews.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-solitaire/ Contact info for Hanna on X: @mspoormanela Contact info for Laura: lauralencawood@gmail.com https://substack.com/@laura519 https://www.facebook.com/laura.l.wood.35 Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2 -episodes Season 3 -episodes

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  Summer Special 2: ColoREADo

  Jul 15, 202637 minS5

  In this episode, Shari Most and Tal Most share all about their new organization, ColoREADo. They explain why they founded it, how their organization supports and develops teachers' skills in using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), and how they are positively impacting their community. Show notes: ColoREADo's Invitation for the opening of their new clinic ColoREADo website ColoREADo Facebook Show Notes: Road to Reading Webpage SoR Resource Page Season 2 -episodes Season 3 -episodes

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