Stellar Teacher Podcast with Sara Marye

In this episode we are tackling the common question, how do I fit everything into my literacy block? We’re dishing out all the best ideas to help you maximize the time you have and take control of your literacy block without feeling overwhelmed.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that many upper elementary teachers grapple with—how to help students with decoding multisyllabic words. I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, the founder of Reading Simplified, a research-based program that gives educators practical tools to support struggling readers. Whether your students are stumbling over three-syllable words or longer, these tips will help them gain the skills they need to become confident readers.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into five key strategies to help you build a more effective literacy block in your classroom.

In upper elementary, students are exposed to more multisyllabic words in the texts they are reading. Coming across big words can feel intimidating and overwhelming. To help, I've created a simple strategy and visual that you can start using with your students immediately that will help them decode and understand multisyllabic words.