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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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  • October 26 · 40 min

    How to plan efficient and effective small group reading lessons - with Dr. Julia Lindsey

    Small group reading instruction doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Dr. Julia Lindsey explains how to move beyond traditional guided reading and create efficient, evidence-based lessons that target students' specific needs and support whole-class instruction. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • October 12 · 48 min

    How to help students with dysgraphia - with Michelle Morgan

    253: What does dysgraphia look like, and how can teachers help students who struggle with it? Michelle Morgan explains why dysgraphia can make handwriting slow and effortful, the different skills involved in handwriting, and practical ways teachers can help students develop more efficient, automatic writing. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • September 28 · 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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! Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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) Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • July 20 · 38 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • June 29 · 24 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

  • 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. Sign up for the free Sunday Scoop! 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.

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