TMcLain

Passionate about my family, faith, friends, fitness, and living healthy from the inside out!

[TMcLain @tera_mclain]

Last July Ava Shaw passed away, she was an organ donor. Your song Fearless was playing during her Honor Walk! And this is what will be happening during Fearless on night 1 @taylorswift13 ⬇️

[TMcLain @tera_mclain]

@liv2learn Wow! Thank you for always putting out so many great resources for free!!!!

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

In this @EdWeekTeacher article it discusses taking leveled text & repurposing them as "knowledge bins", the exact way Lisa Flute so expertly did in transforming the book room @ North Side Elem.! Watch how she did it here: https://t.co/ivgY5lMDsf
Read here: https://t.co/ypyJ6iHB76

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

The recording from the PaTTAN Structured Literacy book study series is now available! The presentation by Dr. @LouisaMoats : Structured Literacy Interventions for Spelling, is is do-not-miss professional learning. Recording here: https://t.co/lyl0kXBf0Q @pattanupdates

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

#Teachers with few behavior issues have the following in common:
1. Rarely gets offended.
2. Provides very little down time.
3. Talks w kids before/after class.
4. Asks lots of questions.
5. Don’t need the last word.
Add to the list 👇
#ThatOneKid #edchat

[Natalie Wexler @natwexler]

Curious about which of my posts got the most views in 2021? I was! My "top ten" list is now available on Minding the Gap, via Substack.

One name in particular seemed to be a big draw (hint: the initials are LC).

https://t.co/PVzbx3ZJ92

[The Reading League Illinois @ReadingLeagueIL]

The Illinois-based 95% Group has a FREE series of videos about the Science of Reading!  Here is a list of topics and a link to the videos and handouts:

https://t.co/ldax9dMUCo

[TMcLain @tera_mclain]

Using a basketball analogy to understand the difference between comprehension skills and strategies!! #scienceofreading #comprehension #reading #read https://t.co/pVQsNiM1YW

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

https://t.co/YEQN7JhY0P

[The Reading Ape @TheReadingApe]

https://t.co/W9o5bDqn6U

[Tim Rasinski @TimRasinski1]

Word Ladder Wednesday!
Meet you in the PUMPKIN patch!

[Florida Center for Reading Research @TheFCRR]

How We Learn to Read: The Critical Role of Phonological Awareness. https://t.co/1oVxdv1pYm

[National Center on Improving Literacy @NCILiteracy]

It can be overwhelming to try to find good info about #dyslexia. Take a look at 2 of our infographics: Myths Vs. Facts and What Are the Effects of Dyslexia? These will give you a snapshot of what dyslexia is...and what it isn't. #dyslexiaawarenessmonth
https://t.co/nK13MWmNPY

[Stephen Parker @ParkerPhonics]

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Reading Teachers

Let’s say you want to investigate reading science but you can’t find the time to read Linnea Ehri’s 150 published papers.

Do you have 30 minutes? This brand new blog will introduce her to you.

Best 30 minutes you'll ever spend.
https://t.co/ynhgpYBmCo

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

"Next time you’re watching a child slowly and laboriously sounding out words in a well-selected decodable book, cheer them on. Don’t wish it wasn’t hard or try to make it easier. All that sweating and striving is because they’re building their reading brain, " @spelfabet YOU ROCK

[Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. @janhasbrouck]

Want some INSPIRATION to ENERGIZE your teaching for the year ahead? Of course you do! Join us Sat Oct 2 (will be recorded): Dr. Anita Archer "Bringing LIFE to the Science of Reading: High-leverage instructional practices to EMPOWER teachers & students." https://t.co/4yUQnkO6XA

[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

This clip of Barak Rosenshine talking about 'higher order thinking skills' is one of the single most important things for teachers to know about learning.

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

Do not miss this blog from @sheryl_ferlito ! Science before Sound Walls! Knowledge first!