PoPCast: Discussing Educational Practices that Support Readers and Writers

This podcast is hosted by the authors of the Patterns of Power family of resources, focusing on discussions that elevate instruction in language arts classrooms. Join us as we share effective teaching strategies connected to the Patterns series resources, as well as reading and writing instruction.

PoPCast: Discussing Educational Practices that Support Readers and Writers is a education podcast hosted by Learning Leech, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Learning Leech hosts PoPCast: Discussing Educational Practices that Support Readers and Writers, a education show with 36 episodes published.

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  PoPCast: Discussing Educational Practices that Support Readers and Writers

  Summer Refresh: Updating Your Classroom Library with Sarah Cordova

  Jun 24, 202647 min

  Sarah Cordova, author of The Power of Picture Books in Student Identity: Writing Lessons That Empower, joins Whitney and Travis to unpack the difference between a read aloud and a mentor text. They dig into why picture books belong in every grade level, how representation in a classroom library shapes the messages kids absorb, and share a stack of mentor texts worth adding to your shelf this year.

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  Part 2 - Flow State in the Classroom with Steven Purri

  Jun 11, 202637 minS2

  This episode is part two of our conversation with flow state expert Steven Purri, founder of the Sukha Company ( https://www.thesukha.co/) . In this episode, we discuss with Steven ways we can practice getting into flow state as well as how teachers can support students in getting into flow state as well.

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  Episode #11

  Flow State in the Classroom with Steven Puri (part 1)

  May 28, 202620 minS2

  What happens in your brain when you're 'in the zone'? In this episode, we explore flow state with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company and a veteran of Hollywood studios and tech startups. We dive into the research behind flow, why the attention economy is designed to keep you out of it, and the tools that actually help—from music and timers to creating the right classroom conditions. Whether you're a teacher looking to reclaim focus or an educator wanting to help students release their greatness, this conversation has actionable takeaways. Learn more about Steven's work at thesukha.co.

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  Episode #10

  Grammar in the Homeschool Classroom with Jaimie Thomas

  Apr 30, 202631 minS2

  In this episode we are joined by homeschool educator Jaimie Thomas. She shares how she creates rich literature conversations where her multi-age students naturally engage with grammar, build confidence as writers, and develop a genuine love for language.Find Jaimie online at https://simplylearningtogether.com/

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  Part 2: Author Chat with Cheryl Olsten

  Apr 15, 202617 min

  In part two of our interview with children's book author Cheryl Olsten, she shares how she crafts stories in bits and pieces, why she writes by hand, and how living with dyslexia never stopped her from finding her voice as a writer. Find out more about Cheryl at cherylolsten.com .

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