45 Episodes

  1. Snack Smarter, Teach Better with Kate Lyman

    Published: 03/03/2025
  2. How to Support Early Literacy Through Speech and Language Development with Rita Shamoun

    Published: 24/02/2025
  3. Multisensory Phonics Activities That Work

    Published: 17/02/2025
  4. What You Didn't Know About Hearing Loss and Learning with Deanna Barlow

    Published: 10/02/2025
  5. AI Tools Every Teacher Needs to Know with Dan Fitzpatrick

    Published: 03/02/2025
  6. Burned Out? Early Signs and How to Reverse Them With Dr. Plante

    Published: 27/01/2025
  7. Literacy Center Secrets With MeQuel Bolden

    Published: 20/01/2025
  8. Advanced Phonics Instruction

    Published: 13/01/2025
  9. Morphology 101

    Published: 06/01/2025
  10. Don't Panic! How to Integrate the Science of Reading Without Starting From Scratch

    Published: 30/12/2024
  11. Jumpstart Your 2025

    Published: 23/12/2024
  12. Planning Tips For A Stress-Free Year With Laurel Denise

    Published: 16/12/2024
  13. Help Your Struggling Readers Catch Up in Just 3 Steps

    Published: 09/12/2024
  14. Literacy Curriculum Warning Signs

    Published: 02/12/2024
  15. Teach Reading With Music... No Singing Required! With Jocelyn Manzanerez

    Published: 25/11/2024
  16. Secrets to Supporting Multilingual Learners

    Published: 18/11/2024
  17. Essential Classroom Management Tips Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know With Alex John

    Published: 11/11/2024
  18. Help! My Students Can't Blend Letter Sound to Read Words

    Published: 04/11/2024
  19. Time Management Tips for New Teachers with Ashleigh Smith

    Published: 28/10/2024
  20. How to Go From Stressed to Thriving with Kelsey Sorenson

    Published: 21/10/2024

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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 success:Smart strategies to meet the needs of every student without adding extra stress to your plate.Honest conversations and tips to tackle teacher burnout and find a balance between school and home life.Science-backed practices that actually work—saving you time and boosting student results.Practical tips to streamline your planning and free up time for what matters most.This is your space to find encouragement, expert insights, and actionable ideas to create a classroom (and life) that works for you. Let’s get started!

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