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If you have ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious – and let’s be real, we probably have ALL felt that way at some point in life – today’s episode is for you!
I’m sitting down with Kelsey Sorenson, the teacher turned life coach who just published her first ever book called Educate and Rejuvenate. Her book is a step-by-step guide to worrying less and living more so you can show up as your very best self each and every day.
In this episode, Kelsey spills the tea on...
Simple ways to manage stress so you love your life againHow to take back control in your classroom... without losing your cool or crying in the bathroomWhy intentional scheduling gives you HOURS of your life back (plus how to do it)This episode isn't just about teaching strategies—it's about nurturing your mental and emotional health to become the best version of yourself, both in and out of your classroom.
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Order Kelsey's "Educate and Rejuvenate" Book: https://amzn.to/3MgAofXEducate and Rejuvenate Podcast: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/podcast/Educate and Rejuvenate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educateandrejuvenate/"Man's Search for Meaning" Book: https://amzn.to/4dv8A3c"Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle": https://amzn.to/4fTrkLtFollow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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I'm diving into strategies to transform your literacy centers from chaotic and stressful to calm and productive. We'll discuss the importance of a clear and consistent system, how to slowly introduce and reinforce station activities, and the key steps to ensuring your students can work independently. If you've ever dreaded centers time, worried about noise and distractions, or felt unprepared when an admin walked in, this episode is for you. Get ready to learn actionable tips that will make your centers a highlight of your day and maximize your students' reading success.
The importance of meeting individual student needsThe role of literacy centers in the classroomMy top tips for effective literacy centers
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Whether you're just starting reading groups or are ready for a reset because they're chaotic, overwhelming, or just plain flop, this episode is for you.
I'm breaking down my top two tips for supercharging your reading groups...
Even if everything you've tried in the past has failed.
Say "goodbye" to one-size-fits-all lessons and "hello" to MASSIVE reading growth!
How to meet ALL of your students' needs and strengths - even in a very diverse class. (SPOILER ALERT: It's easier than you might think!)The 4 simple steps that save you HOURS of lesson planning time so you can take back your nights and weekends once and for all.Game-changing classroom management hacks that make your reading groups & literacy centers run smoothly every. single. day.
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Scope and sequence Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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If you're like so many teachers I know, you've practiced sight word flashcards with your students a MILLION times, but when the test rolls around at the end of the week, your students STILL struggle. Why?! There's one critical missing piece.
The hidden problem with traditional sight word flashcardsWhy seeing a word 5,000 times doesn't help students memorize itThree quick and simple tweaks that will help students learn sight words 10X faster (SPOILER ALERT: They work for sight words too!)
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Free sound mapFollow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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Just when kids have finally mastered letter sounds, along come tricky digraphs like CH-, TH- and SH- to trip them up again. Thankfully, these addictively fun (and surprisingly simple!) chants make it fun to learn every last one of them.
Get ready to be inspired... No singing required!
What digraphs are and why they're so important for students' readingThe biggest phonics mistake I ever made and how to avoid itWhat to teach BEFORE you dive into chantsPlus the five fabulous digraph chants that will change your life forever (They're sooo much fun!)
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If you’ve been around for a while, you know that we’ve talked a lot about reading instruction on this podcast – it’s called the Science of Reading Formula, after all. But before students can focus on learning to read, they have OTHER needs that need to be met first.
Lana Penley was an elementary school principal in Oregon. When her school burned to the ground in 2009, the tragedy shifted her focus from state test scores to social emotional learning as she discovered that community HAS to come BEFORE learning.
I invited Lana onto the podcast after getting an advanced copy of her new book, Unlocking SEL. In this episode, Lana shares her social emotional learning blueprint so you can create the calm, peaceful, high functioning classroom that empowers you AND your students to reach your fullest potential.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
How embracing social emotional learning instead of test scores can be a transformational experience for your school and community. A blueprint for creating a positive classroom environment. Lana shares "all the things" with practical strategies and tools to bring calm, peace, and functionality to classrooms. Using mindfulness to combat teacher burnout. Lana shares insights on practices that can create a more balanced and healthy work environment for educators, while improving your student's outcomes as well!Show links:
Grab the book "Unlocking SEL" by Lana PenleyVisit Lana's WebsiteFollow Malia on InstagramBecome a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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When learning feels more like play than work, even reluctant readers will ask to practice it. But making learning fun can feel DAUNTING – it’s hard to know where to start.
That's why this episode is such a game changer! These 5 simple tweaks will give you plenty of playful ways to work on vowel sounds, beginning sounds, letter blends and digraphs so learning to read can feel more exciting than ever.
Simple but powerful tips for making phonics finally stick for studentsFAST and FREE ways to move beyond boring flashcards and worksheetsThe quick tweak that will motivate even the most reluctant reader
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Free "Sight Word Trash" gameStep-by-step phonics lesson plans & gamesPrint-and-go decodable passagesFollow Malia on InstagramBecome a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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When it comes to teaching literacy, reading and writing go together like peas and carrots. But even if you feel confident with your READING instruction, it can be hard to know what high quality WRITING instruction looks like.
That’s why I’m so excited about today’s guest, April Smith. She is a classroom teacher turned author, trainer, and founder of Simplify Writing who is excited to share some of her favorite writing tips and tricks with us. So grab a notebook and pen and get ready to be inspired. This episode is jam packed with helpful takeaways!
What research shows us about how students actually learn to writeThe step-by-step of a perfect writing lesson in your elementary classroomSimple ways to overcome teachers' biggest struggles with teaching writingQuick tips for easy differentiationProven ways to motivate students who hate writing
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Simplify Writing CurriculumApril Smith's "Science of Writing Instruction" PodcastApril Smith's "Simplify Writing" Book (Amazon link)Join Malia on InstagramBecome a Science of Reading Formula member!
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K-12 teachers are the #1 most burnt-out profession in the United States?
And if you’re burnt-out, there is *no way* for you to teach at your best.
So I invited naturopath and mental health expert, Dr. Brain Plante, onto the podcast to share proven strategies for feeling 100%….
Even if nothing you’ve tried in the past has worked.Dr. Plante covered ALL the things in this episode – he shared essential tips for managing anxiety, talked about treatment for peri-menopause and menopause, passed along a simple lifestyle shift that will supercharge your energy… Dr. Plante left nothing off the table.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
How to know when your healthy anxiety has become a problemEssential lab tests that will help you feel like a million bucks... even if it feels like you've tried "all the things" alreadyThe #1 lifestyle change you can make right now to boost your energy and zap your brain fogShow links:
Follow Malia on InstagramBecome a Science of Reading Formula member!Dr. Brian Plante on InstagramDr. Plante at the Amen ClinicDr. Amen on InstagramSeed Cycling How-ToVitanica Femrebelance (Always check with your medical doctor before taking any supplement to find out if there are potential medication complications.)Vitanica Women's Phase II (Always check with your medical doctor before taking any supplement to find out if there are potential medication complications.)Ultima Electrolyte PowderLMNT Electrolyte PowderRate, Review, and Follow
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Before I understood how powerful read alouds were for students' learning, I thought of them as an extra - one of those things that I'd add on to my lesson plans if there was time. But after discovering how powerful read alouds actually are, they became a must. And the great news is that you don't need fancy training or complicated supplies!
In this episode, we'll talk about...
A simple tweak that helps kids stay engaged and focused all read aloud longHow to set yourself up for success before you even startQuestions you can ask that get kids thinkingHow to pick a book students will LOVEShow links:
1-hour read aloud training on The Science of Reading FormulaRead Aloud Book ListFree Read Aloud QuestionsFollow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Geronimo Stilton Series (on Amazon)Magic Tree House Series (on Amazon)Whatever After Series (on Amazon)Mercy Watson (on Amazon)Poppleton (on Amazon)A Sick Day for Amos McGee (on Amazon)Gruffalo (on Amazon)Rate, Review, and Follow
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A couple weeks ago, a teacher reached out to me on Instagram asking for help. Her principal isn't on board with the science of reading so he's discouraging their staff from using the research-based tools and strategies she knows are best for kids.
Not surprisingly, she feels disheartened and frustrated! Now that she knows better, she's 100% committed to teaching better.
Just in case you're in the exact same boat now or know someone else who is, I recorded a quick episode sharing my top four tips and tricks for continuing to thrive when your admin doesn't support the science of reading.
In this episode, we'll talk about...The simple mindset shift that will instantly reduce your teaching stress and anxietyHow to catch your administrator's attention without yelling, crying, or reaching out to your superintendentWhat to do if your teammates are frustrated tooShow links:Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.
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Research shows that about 20% of your students will be affected by some level of dyslexia, so it is absolutely essential that you're empowered with the brain-friendly tools and strategies that help them succeed in your classroom.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
What dyslexia *actually* is (SPOILER: It's not what you might think!)The reading skill dyslexic students struggle with the mostCritical accommodations and modifications that help students with dyslexia thriveMyths that keep you and your dyslexic students stuckShow links:
1-hour dyslexia training on The Science of Reading FormulaAccommodations and Modifications (International Dyslexia Association)Follow Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and Follow
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If I could hop into a time machine and fly back to 2003 to start my teaching career all over, there are 13 things that would help me skip the stress, frustration, and overwhelm I felt trying (and failing!) to successfully teach reading.
And while I can't rewind time, I can help YOU skip the two decades it's taken me to figure it all out. So today, I'm excited to share the 13 things I wish I knew before I started teaching reading.
In this episode, we'll talk about...Why Instagram and Pinterest get it wrong (and what to do instead!)The most important skills to practice every. single. day.How to help kids memorize sight words on autopilotThe simple trick that gets students EXCITED to practice readingWhy cheating brings you more sanity... And a whole lot more!
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Meet Heidi, a kindergarten teacher from Missouri. She used to spend Sundays planning and prepping for the week ahead and many sleepless nights worrying that students were slipping through the cracks. But then she made a decision that changed her work-life balance forever.
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Karen had been teaching for 30+ years but she knew some of her students were slipping through the cracks. They struggled with reading but she didn't know how to help them. And then almost overnight everything changed! Her students' growth soared and her admin team started to notice. Here is her inspiring story of transformation, confidence, and results.
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I'm excited to introduce you to Lindsay, a first grade teacher in New York who wasn't getting the results she knew she could be. But then she made a choice that turned it all around. Get ready to be inspired by her goosebump worthy transformation!
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I've been lucky enough to work with thousands of teachers around the world inside The Science of Reading Formula and whenever we hop on a coaching call to problem solve and troubleshoot issues they're having with their reading lessons, the cause almost always comes back to one of five things.
So in this episode, I'm excited to break down the five biggest reasons reading lessons fails so you can prevent them from happening in YOUR classroom.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
Why teaching reading feels so hard right nowThe very first skill teachers need to check when students are strugglingHow to help students learn new phonics skills on auto pilotThe #1 cause of classroom management problemsShow links:
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If you're excited to finally teach smarter instead of harder, this episode is a must-listen. I'll walk you through the surprisingly simple solution that makes it easy to give EVERY student bigger, faster reading growth.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
Why so many students struggle with reading and the quickest way to fix itHow long it takes to see a difference in students' learning when you switch to the science of reading (HINT: The answer will surprise you!)The essential reading skills every student needs to learnHow to skip time consuming trial and error and improve your teaching results fastShow links:
Become a Science of Reading Formula member!Episode #1: The Ultimate Reading RecipeEpisode #2: How to Build Students' Rock Solid FoundationEpisode #3: The Best Order to Teach PhonicsEpisode #4: Help Students Memorize Words on Auto PilotEpisode #5: Comprehension Made SimpleRate, Review, and Follow
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When you're starting to put the science of reading into action, it can be hard to know where to start. There are just so many different teaching tools and strategies to pick from! So I'm excited to walk you through the first five steps I always recommend to teachers so you can test them out and see the difference brain-friendly teaching makes too.
In This Episode, We'll Talk About...
The very first change to make (and why it can't wait!)A skill students need to practice every. single. day.Why leveled reading books are failing kids and what to use insteadThe common teaching tool that's actually holding students backThe simple little tweak that helps kids memorize new words in a flashShow links:
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If your classroom has a HUGE range of reading levels and you want to meet every child's needs and strengths without spending 25,000 hours planning and prepping, then you're in the right spot because I'm breaking down the simple, 4-step ACED system that makes differentiation a breeze.
In this episode, we'll talk about...
What is the ACED System?The most important first step you need to take right awayThe time saving next step that will save you HOURS of lesson planning timeHow to pinpoint a "just right" end of year goal for each group10-minutes of planning that will give you back HOURSWhere to get your hands on print-and-go daily lesson plans that make it a cinch to teach all the skills each of your reading groups need to learnShow links:
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