How to Teach Reading and Writing Effectively – with Leah Mermelstein #EdTech How should we approach the tensions around the Science of Reading? What does the art of teaching literacy look like in today’s classroom? How can we set up our students for suc…

Let literacy flourish in your classroom! Join expert Leah Mermelstein as she addresses independent writing, the Science of Reading, effective feedback, and so much more. youtu.be/POOXd5z4bLM

Differentiation isn’t 26 lessons for 26 kids. That leads to burnout, not stronger students. There’s a better way—check out my article for research-aligned, effective literacy differentiation leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/beyond-bur...

I would love if you took the time to read my first Substack. I share one instructional playbook that provides educators with a research aligned step by step vocabulary lesson. Let me know what you think and share your own instructional playbooks. leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/building-s...

🧵3/3 I speak to CLT in depth in my @schoolutionspodcast S4E19 BONUS episode, releasing tomorrow (1/17/25)...inspired by my S4E19 episode with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia). Stay tuned! ✨️

🧵1/2 3 Key Steps of Orthographic Mapping Explained in 60 Seconds @literacysolutions.bsky.social breaks down orthographic mapping with cat. 3 key parts: ➡️Sound-spelling connections (c-/c/, a-/a/, t-/t/) ➡️Blending & segmenting skills ➡️ Vocabulary knowledge

So excited for this line up….

The art of coaching teachers is the art of dialogue Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles by Allison Petersen is one of my favorite books. I love how it shows us how to invite people into meaningful literacy conversations. amzn.to/49A7hPx #LiteracyCoaching #KickstartYourCoaching #AffiliateLink

Classroom Idea: Before starting a writing unit, focus on 4-5 "power sentences". Practice these sentences together as a class—first construct using literary language then practice using literary language Want more... www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooc... #OralLanguage #TeachingTips

Caring about spelling shouldn’t hold children back from writing @shubitz.bsky.social knocks it out of the park with her blog post twowritingteachers.org/.../09/thoug... #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #Spelling #ScienceOfWriting #Creativity

A huge thank you to Tim Shanahan for this nuanced dialogue on the Science of Reading vs. the Art of Teaching Reading! www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-sci... What are YOUR thoughts? #ArtAndScience #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #LMC #NuancedLiteracy

I'm thrilled to be partnering with the GESDB for a workshop focused on coaching and dialogue. This workshop is designed to equip coaches with strategies that make a lasting impact. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate. #LiteracySolutions #lastingImpact #EducationalDialogue

Hi, I'm Leah I partner with schools, districts, community organizations and families to come up with literacy solutions that have a lasting impact. My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.

Just came across an article on the science of practice in literacy learning My favorite quote: “Does this program present and teach information in ways that maximize students’ learning?” Your thoughts? www.collaborativeclassroom.org/.../. #ScienceOfLearning #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact