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In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes the founders of Crafting Minds, Sarah Gannon and Dr. Melissa Orkin, for an insightful discussion on structured literacy and fluency development. With backgrounds in literacy coaching and research, they share how evidence-based practices can transform reading instruction and support struggling students. This episode covers the science of reading, the integration of occupational therapy in literacy instruction, and how their resources—Decoding Duo and Morphology Anthology—help bridge gaps in phonics and fluency. Tune in to learn strategies that empower teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists to collaborate effectively and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and today’s guests

02:00 Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching

05:30 The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading

10:00 Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction

14:00 How phonics, fluency, and morphology work together in reading development

18:30 Bridging the gap between phonics instruction and connected text

22:00 The role of occupational therapists in supporting literacy development

26:00 Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: A deep dive into their resources

32:00 The need for collaboration between teachers, OTs, and specialists

37:00 Crafting Minds’ upcoming web-based literacy tool for teachers

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BOOKS

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast

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FREE WEBINAR

Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

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Other ways to connect with Cheri

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

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HASHTAGS

#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast

  • (02:00) - Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching
  • (05:30) - The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading
  • (10:00) - Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction
  • (14:00) - How phonics, fluency, and morphology work toget...
  continue reading

102 episodes

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Manage episode 470007766 series 3386484
Content provided by Dotterer Educational Consulting and Cheri Dotterer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dotterer Educational Consulting and Cheri Dotterer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of The Writing Glitch, host Cheri Dotterer welcomes the founders of Crafting Minds, Sarah Gannon and Dr. Melissa Orkin, for an insightful discussion on structured literacy and fluency development. With backgrounds in literacy coaching and research, they share how evidence-based practices can transform reading instruction and support struggling students. This episode covers the science of reading, the integration of occupational therapy in literacy instruction, and how their resources—Decoding Duo and Morphology Anthology—help bridge gaps in phonics and fluency. Tune in to learn strategies that empower teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists to collaborate effectively and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.

**************************************************************************

TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction to The Writing Glitch and today’s guests

02:00 Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching

05:30 The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading

10:00 Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction

14:00 How phonics, fluency, and morphology work together in reading development

18:30 Bridging the gap between phonics instruction and connected text

22:00 The role of occupational therapists in supporting literacy development

26:00 Decoding Duo & Morphology Anthology: A deep dive into their resources

32:00 The need for collaboration between teachers, OTs, and specialists

37:00 Crafting Minds’ upcoming web-based literacy tool for teachers

****************************************************************************

BOOKS

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...

*****************************************************************************

SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-writing-glitch/id1641728130?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rU9kLxjkqJE5GbyCycrHE

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/894b3ab2-3b1c-4a97-af60-b1f2589d271f

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWritingGlitchPodcast

*****************************************************************************

FREE WEBINAR

Special Offer coming in March. Sign up TODAY! https://3MathInterventions.eventbrite.com

*************************************************************************

Other ways to connect with Cheri

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridott...

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

***********************************************************************

HASHTAGS

#TheWritingGlitch #cheri #NeuroscienceOfLearning #CognitiveScience #BrainDevelopment #ExecutiveFunctioning #EducationPodcast

  • (02:00) - Sarah and Melissa’s backgrounds in literacy research and classroom teaching
  • (05:30) - The importance of structured literacy and fluency in reading
  • (10:00) - Sarah’s personal journey: Realizing her daughter needed structured literacy instruction
  • (14:00) - How phonics, fluency, and morphology work toget...
  continue reading

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