Reach All Readers

Anna Geiger

Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well.

Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll find support here.

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Yesterday · 33 min
Building Lexical Quality: The Secret to Stronger Word Reading
252: There’s more to learning a word than simply decoding it correctly. Dr. Carolyn Strom explains how rich connections between a word’s sounds, spelling, meaning, and structure help students remember words and become stronger, more automatic readers. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
September 11 · 3 min
4 Steps to Reach Struggling Readers
Choose from two times for this FREE workshop: Sunday, September 20 at 7 PM Central Tuesday, September 22 at 7 PM Central Register here! FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
September 7 · 57 min
What do we REALLY know about phonemic awareness?
251: Phonemic awareness is essential for learning to read—but what does the research actually tell us about how to teach it? Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Shayne Piasta unpack what we know (and what we still don’t know) about rhyming, phonological sensitivity, phonemic awareness, and the role of letters. Find the show notes here. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
August 31 · 26 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #1- Set for Variability with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg
{Listen Again} Back when this episode first aired on March 20, 2023, I suspect that "set for variability" was a new term for most of us. It's a skill that readers use to transform a pronunciation error into the correctly decoded form of the word. Even if this is a term you now know, I think you'll love this episode with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
August 24 · 34 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #2 - What we know about phonemic awareness - with Dr. Susan Brady
{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on April 3, 2023, I talk with Dr. Susan Brady about phonemic awareness research and practical applications for teaching. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
August 17 · 49 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #3 - All about Phonics with Wiley Blevins
{Listen Again} Today we get to hear from my favorite phonics expert, Wiley Blevins. He's the author of many practical books about teaching phonics, and today we talk ALL things phonics - from decodable books and syllable types to sound walls and differentiating phonics lessons. This episode originally aired on April 10, 2023. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
August 10 · 35 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #4 - Reading Fluency with Dr. Tim Rasinski
{Listen Again} Dr. Tim Rasinski is an educator, researcher, writer, and director of an award-winning reading clinic. Today he shares what the research tells us about reading fluency - and how to apply this knowledge in artful ways. (Originally aired on October 31, 2022) FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
August 3 · 30 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #5 - Rethinking reading comprehension with Brent Conway
{Listen Again} In this interview with Brent Conway, we discuss "the balanced literacy hangover" and why we need to rethink reading comprehension. This episode originally aired on April 24, 2023. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
July 27 · 25 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #6 - Fluency isn't just about speed - with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on October 17, 2022, we hear from Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, who helps us understand the concept of reading fluency. It's not just about speed! Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
July 20 · 39 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #7 - Teaching word recognition with Dr. Katie Pace Miles
{Listen Again} In today's episode with Dr. Katie Pace Miles, we discuss exactly what's happening when children learn to recognize words - teaching tips included! This episode originally aired on April 17, 2023. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
July 13 · 31 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #8 - Teaching decoding: A conversation with Dr. Julia B. Lindsey
{Listen Again} In this conversation with author Julia Lindsey, which originally aired on June 6, 2023, we discuss how to explicitly teach decoding so that all that phonics knowledge gets put to good use. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
July 6 · 35 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #9 - Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn
{Listen Again} Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach, and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching. This episode originally aired on November 28, 2022. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
June 29 · 25 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #10 - What does research say about alphabet instruction? with Dr. Shayne Piasta
{Listen Again} Originally aired on March 27, 2023, this interview with Dr. Shayne Piasta addresses what research really says about how to teach the alphabet. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
June 22 · 40 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #11 - What we got wrong (and right) with balanced literacy - with Dr. Nathaniel Swain
{Listen Again} Originally aired on March 6, 2023, this episode is a conversation with Dr. Nathaniel Swain, a teacher, researcher and speech-language pathologist interested in language, literacy, and learning. In this episode we discuss the problems with balanced literacy ... and where to go from here. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
June 15 · 21 min
Greatest Hits Countdown #12 - How to handle common phonics issues in first grade - with Jessica Farmer
{Listen Again} In this episode, originally aired on May 29, 2023, Jessica Farmer and I discuss common issues that teachers face when teaching phonics in first grade. You'll get practical tips and techniques that you can implement this fall! Click here for the show notes for this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
June 8 · 8 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #13 - Print to speech vs. Speech to print: What's the difference?
{Listen Again} In this episode (originally aired May 1, 2023), I discuss the differences between two different approaches to teaching phonics: print to speech and speech to print. Click here for the show notes for this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
June 1 · 33 min
Greatest Hits Countdown - #14 - Readers' Theater with Dr. Chase Young
(Listen Again): In this discussion about fluency (which originally aired November 14, 2022), Dr. Chase Young shows us exactly how to implement Reader's Theater in the classroom. I think you'll love this entertaining episode! Click here for a free set of partner plays. Click here for the show notes for this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
May 25 · 3 min
Introducing our Summer Series: Reach All Readers' Greatest Hits
FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
May 18 · 30 min
How to improve literacy outcomes for secondary students - with Jeanne Schopf
250: What happens when students reach middle or high school without strong reading skills? In this episode, Jeanne Schopf shares why it’s never too late to help struggling readers—and what schools can do to improve literacy outcomes for secondary students. Click here for the show notes from this episode. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook
May 11 · 35 min
What to do when students can't write complete sentences - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
249: If your students struggle to write complete sentences, this episode is for you. Dr. Shawn Datchuk breaks down why sentence writing is so challenging—and shares practical, research-based strategies you can use right away to help students build strong, clear sentences. Click here for this episode's show notes. FREE WORKSHOP, September 20 & 22! Learn the 4 steps to reach struggling readers. Save your spot today! Looking for engaging, low-prep, and no-fluff resources for K-3rd grade? Join thousands of satisfied educators and learn about membership here. Get my book, Reach All Readers. Connect with me here! Instagram Facebook

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