Resetting your Literacy Block for the New Year with Lindsay Kemeny
Rock Your Literacy Block with Structure, Routines, and What Actually Works!
In This Episode, We Discuss
Why visiting other teachers’ classrooms is one of the most powerful learning tools
The biggest challenges teachers face when trying to fit research into real schedules
What an effective literacy block can look like from whole group to small group
Why routines (especially in phonics) are non-negotiable
How tightening transitions protects instructional time
Simple ways to make small group instruction more manageable
The one “mighty move” teachers can make right away: increasing opportunities to respond
This episode is packed with practical ideas teachers can use immediately—without adding more to their plates.
About Our Guest: Lindsay Kemeny
Lindsay Kemeny is a literacy educator, author of Rock Your Literacy Block, and co-host of the Literacy Talks podcast. She supports teachers in implementing research-aligned literacy instruction in real classrooms.
Connect with Lindsay:
Instagram: @lindseykemeny
Podcast: https://lindsaykemeny.com/m/podcast
Book: Rock Your Literacy Block: Mighty Moves to Organize Your Day and Optimize Student Learning (The Science of Reading in Practice)
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