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The Science of Reading Formula

Malia Hollowell

Welcome to The Science of Reading Formula, the podcast that helps you simplify reading instruction, save time, and support every student’s success—without feeling like you’re running on empty.I’m Malia Hollowell—a National Board Certified Teacher, author, and founder of Playdough to Plato. Over the past 20 years, I’ve honed my craft, combining science-backed practices with practical solutions to meet the real challenges educators face every day.Each episode dives into essential pillars of teaching

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44:31

Burned Out? Early Signs and How to Reverse Them With...

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2025/01/27

In this episode, I sit down with one of the show’s favorite guests, Dr. Brian Plante, a licensed naturopathic physician from the Amen Clinics. Dr. Plante shares invaluable insights into preventing and managing burnout—something so many teachers grapple with in their quest to balance teaching responsibilities and personal lives.From understanding the difference between stress and burnout to discovering practical strategies for replenishing energy, this episode is packed with actionable advice ...

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Literacy Center Secrets With MeQuel Bolden

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2025/01/20

One of my favorite ways to learn new teaching strategies is to watch OTHER teachers teaching. That’s why I’m so excited about today’s guest. MeQuel Bolden spends her days supporting teachers in classrooms throughout Washington DC and today she’s sharing her best lessons learned with US so that we can take literacy centers to the next level.In this episode, we'll talk about... How much time is TOO much time for literacy centers. The most common challenges teachers face with literacy ...

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14:36

Advanced Phonics Instruction

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2025/01/13

Teaching advanced phonics can feel like a daunting leap—vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, diphthongs, multisyllabic words... where do you even begin? In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about teaching phonics to advanced readers.Whether you’re supporting students who are ready to level up or those who need extra scaffolding to decode tricky words, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help every reader succeed.Discover how to take your phonics instruction...

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16:06

Morphology 101

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2025/01/06

Alright, teachers, today we're diving into the wild world of morphology! (Don’t worry, it’s not as fancy as it sounds.) Morphology is about breaking words into their parts like prefixes, suffixes, and roots. And trust me - it’s a teaching game-changer.In this episode, we'll talk about... What morphology is.Why it's essential for your reading instruction.Practical strategies to bring it to life in your classroom.Show Links Join Malia on Instagram.Become a Science of Reading Formula member...

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13:20

Don't Panic! How to Integrate the Science of Reading...

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2024/12/30

Feeling overwhelmed by the shift to the Science of Reading? You’re not alone. Many educators worry that embracing this evidence-based approach means throwing out everything they’ve been doing—but that’s far from the truth. The Science of Reading isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about refining what you’re already doing to help your students thrive. In this episode, we'll talk about... What the Science of Reading really is—and what it isn’t.How to identify and keep the prac...

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20:22

Jumpstart Your 2025

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2024/12/23

As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button and step back into your classroom with a fresh perspective. In this episode, I'm sharing how to set meaningful goals for 2025 using a "word of the year" approach to guide your decisions and actions. Reflect on 2024, choose a focus word, and take small, actionable steps to create a purposeful and joyful year. Tune in for practical tips, real-life success stories, and inspiration to transform your approach to goal-setting...

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35:45

Planning Tips For A Stress-Free Year With Laurel Denise

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2024/12/16

Teachers, we see you! Balancing lesson plans, grading, and life outside the classroom can feel overwhelming. Laurel Denise, creator of Laurel Denise Planners, is here to help with actionable tips on prioritizing tasks, avoiding procrastination, and staying flexible when the unexpected arises. In this episode, we'll talk about... Actionable tips for prioritizing tasksStrategies for avoiding procrastinationWays to stay flexible when the unexpected arisesShow Links Grab Your Spot ...

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20:09

Help Your Struggling Readers Catch Up in Just 3 Steps

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2024/12/09

Struggling readers can feel like a tough puzzle to crack—especially when the pressure is on to help them catch up. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm tackling that challenge head-on with three proven steps to help your students make meaningful progress. You’ll learn how to pinpoint exactly where they’re stuck, actionable strategies to move them forward, and creative tips to keep them motivated along the way. So grab your favorite cozy drink and let’s dive into some powerful strategies for r...

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27:00

Literacy Curriculum Warning Signs

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2024/12/02

Do you think your literacy curriculum is hitting all the marks? Maybe it doesn't, but maybe it needs a little help. In this episode, I'm addressing one of the most asked questions I get: "is my curriculum science of reading aligned?". I'm sharing what to look for in science of reading aligned programs and some telltale red flags that your program isn't hitting the mark. In this episode, we'll talk about... The 27 signs that your reading program isn't aligned to the science of readin...

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42:05

Teach Reading With Music... No Singing Required!

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2024/11/25

Whether you’re an undiscovered American Idol who can carry every tune on the planet or you’re more like me and the word “singing” makes your palms sweat and your heart race, this episode is for you. Because today’s guest is Jocelyn Manzanerez, the founder of Musically Minded, and she's sharing all of her favorite tips for teaching literacy through music.And the best part is you don't have to have an American Idol voice to pull it off... In fact, you don't have to sing at all!I've seen so many...

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15:16

Secrets to Supporting Multilingual Learners

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2024/11/18

With rapidly diversifying classes, teachers need effective strategies to help ALL students thrive - including the ones whose first language is something other than English. So today, I'm excited to share practical, research-based strategies that set up multilingual learners for success.In this episode, you'll learn: Why writing in English is the last skill students will learn and what skills come before itSimple ways to help students understand what you're saying before they learn Englis...

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33:07

Essential Classroom Management Tips Every Elementary...

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2024/11/11

Defiant behavior, blurting out, and disruption can feel VERY frustrating. So I'm excited to welcome the queen of classroom management herself: Alex John from the Kindergarten Connection. She's here to spill the tea on all of the essential classroom management tips every teacher needs to know so you can finally turn that frustrating classroom chaos into consistent, predictable calm.In this episode, we'll talk about... The top 4 keys to classroom management successQuick and simple ways to ...

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15:45

Help! My Students Can't Blend Letter Sound to Read Words

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2024/11/04

Do you have students who know their letter sounds but, when it comes time to blend those sounds together to read words, it seems like everything falls apart? For instance, they might read, "/p/ /o/ /t/. HOP."It's tempting to think they just need more practice reinforcing letter sounds, but what they're actually struggling with is a phonemic awareness skill called blending. In this episode, we'll talk about: What phonemic awareness is and why it's so importantThe six phonemic ...

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29:23

New Teacher? This Will Make Your Life Easier with...

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2024/10/28

Did you know that 50% of teachers will leave the profession within the first five years? Today's podcast guest is committed to changing that statistic! I'm sitting down with Ashleigh Smith, a 20 year veteran teacher and the co-founder of Rainbow Sky Creations, a community dedicated to helping new teachers THRIVE.She's diving into all of the essential teacher things: classroom management, work-life balance, creating a support network….Ashleigh shares actionable tips and strategies for so many ...

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38:03

How to Go From Stressed to Thriving with Kelsey Sorenson

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2024/10/21

If you have ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious – and let’s be real, we probably have ALL felt that way at some point in life – today’s episode is for you! I’m sitting down with Kelsey Sorenson, the teacher turned life coach who just published her first ever book called Educate and Rejuvenate. Her book is a step-by-step guide to worrying less and living more so you can show up as your very best self each and every day. In this episode, Kelsey spills the tea on......

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10:49

Literacy Center SOS

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2024/10/14

If you've ever dreaded your literacy center time, worried about noise and distractions, or felt anxious when an admin walked in, this episode is for you because I'm sharing actionable tips that will make centers a consistent highlight of your school day.In this episode, I'm diving into surprisingly simple strategies that will transform your literacy centers from "chaotic and stressful" to "calm and productive". Your students will be on task and working independently in no time! In this e...

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14:59

Supercharge Your Reading Groups

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2024/10/07

Whether you're just starting reading groups or are ready for a reset because they're chaotic, overwhelming, or just plain flop, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down my top two tips for supercharging your reading groups...Even if everything you've tried in the past has failed.Say "goodbye" to one-size-fits-all lessons and "hello" to MASSIVE reading growth!In this episode, we'll talk about: How to meet ALL of your students' needs and strengths - even in a very diverse class. (SPOILER ...

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10:34

Stop Drilling Sight Word Flashcards! (Do This Instead.)

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2024/09/30

If you're like so many teachers I know, you've practiced sight word flashcards with your students a MILLION times, but when the test rolls around at the end of the week, your students STILL struggle. Why?! There's one critical missing piece.In this episode, we'll talk about...The hidden problem with traditional sight word flashcardsWhy seeing a word 5,000 times doesn't help students memorize itThree quick and simple tweaks that will help students learn sight words 10X faster (SPOILER ALERT: T...

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9:51

5 Digraph Chants That Will Change Your Life!

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2024/09/23

Just when kids have finally mastered letter sounds, along come tricky digraphs like CH-, TH- and SH- to trip them up again. Thankfully, these addictively fun (and surprisingly simple!) chants make it fun to learn every last one of them.Get ready to be inspired... No singing required!In this episode, we'll talk about...What digraphs are and why they're so important for students' readingThe biggest phonics mistake I ever made and how to avoid itWhat to teach BEFORE you dive into chantsPlu...

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28:35

Unlocking SEL with Lana Penley

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2024/09/16

If you’ve been around for a while, you know that we’ve talked a lot about reading instruction on this podcast – it’s called the Science of Reading Formula, after all. But before students can focus on learning to read, they have OTHER needs that need to be met first.Lana Penley was an elementary school principal in Oregon. When her school burned to the ground in 2009, the tragedy shifted her focus from state test scores to social emotional learning as she discovered that community HAS to come ...

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