Leah Mermelstein Consulting
@literacysolutions.bsky.social
Leah Mermelstein Consulting (LMC) collaborates with school districts, educational professionals and learning organizations to enhance K-6 literacy instruction and promote literacy development.
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Hi, I'm Leah I partner with schools, districts, community organizations and families to come up with literacy solutions that have a lasting impact.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
Differentiation isn’t 26 lessons for 26 kids. That leads to burnout, not stronger students. There’s a better way—check out my article for research-aligned, effective literacy differentiation leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/beyond-bur...
Beyond Burnout
Literacy Differentiation That Works For Teachers and Students
leahmermelstein.substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Differentiation isn’t 26 lessons for 26 kids. That leads to burnout, not stronger students. There’s a better way—check out my article for research-aligned, effective literacy differentiation leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/beyond-bur...
I would love if you took the time to read my first Substack. I share one instructional playbook that provides educators with a research aligned step by step vocabulary lesson.
Let me know what you think and share your own instructional playbooks. leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/building-s...
Let me know what you think and share your own instructional playbooks. leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/building-s...
Building Stronger Readers and Writers—One Word at a Time
Recently, I shared a social media post about a structured approach to word study, and the response was overwhelming.
leahmermelstein.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I would love if you took the time to read my first Substack. I share one instructional playbook that provides educators with a research aligned step by step vocabulary lesson.
Let me know what you think and share your own instructional playbooks. leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/building-s...
Let me know what you think and share your own instructional playbooks. leahmermelstein.substack.com/p/building-s...
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I speak to CLT in depth in my @schoolutionspodcast S4E19 BONUS episode, releasing tomorrow (1/17/25)...inspired by my S4E19 episode with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia).
Stay tuned! ✨️
I speak to CLT in depth in my @schoolutionspodcast S4E19 BONUS episode, releasing tomorrow (1/17/25)...inspired by my S4E19 episode with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia).
Stay tuned! ✨️
January 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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I speak to CLT in depth in my @schoolutionspodcast S4E19 BONUS episode, releasing tomorrow (1/17/25)...inspired by my S4E19 episode with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia).
Stay tuned! ✨️
I speak to CLT in depth in my @schoolutionspodcast S4E19 BONUS episode, releasing tomorrow (1/17/25)...inspired by my S4E19 episode with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia).
Stay tuned! ✨️
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3 Key Steps of Orthographic Mapping Explained in 60 Seconds
@literacysolutions.bsky.social breaks down orthographic mapping with cat.
3 key parts:
➡️Sound-spelling connections (c-/c/, a-/a/, t-/t/)
➡️Blending & segmenting skills
➡️ Vocabulary knowledge
3 Key Steps of Orthographic Mapping Explained in 60 Seconds
@literacysolutions.bsky.social breaks down orthographic mapping with cat.
3 key parts:
➡️Sound-spelling connections (c-/c/, a-/a/, t-/t/)
➡️Blending & segmenting skills
➡️ Vocabulary knowledge
January 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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3 Key Steps of Orthographic Mapping Explained in 60 Seconds
@literacysolutions.bsky.social breaks down orthographic mapping with cat.
3 key parts:
➡️Sound-spelling connections (c-/c/, a-/a/, t-/t/)
➡️Blending & segmenting skills
➡️ Vocabulary knowledge
3 Key Steps of Orthographic Mapping Explained in 60 Seconds
@literacysolutions.bsky.social breaks down orthographic mapping with cat.
3 key parts:
➡️Sound-spelling connections (c-/c/, a-/a/, t-/t/)
➡️Blending & segmenting skills
➡️ Vocabulary knowledge
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#schoolutionspodcast S4 E19: Educational Teams Bridging School and Family Communication with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1890886/epis...
📺 Watch: youtu.be/Yc-Gkq2zwhw
#schoolutionspodcast S4 E19: Educational Teams Bridging School and Family Communication with @literacysolutions.bsky.social and Dr. Jennifer Gioia
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1890886/epis...
📺 Watch: youtu.be/Yc-Gkq2zwhw
January 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
So excited for this line up….
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Join me this January!
➡️ Strategies from @kalynbelsha.bsky.social of @chalkbeat.org, @literacysolutions.bsky.social, & Dr. Jen Gioia for students with disabilities
➡️Insights from Gwyneth Hagan about natural learning patterns
➡️ @danwuori.bsky.social unpacking his book The Daycare Myth
Join me this January!
➡️ Strategies from @kalynbelsha.bsky.social of @chalkbeat.org, @literacysolutions.bsky.social, & Dr. Jen Gioia for students with disabilities
➡️Insights from Gwyneth Hagan about natural learning patterns
➡️ @danwuori.bsky.social unpacking his book The Daycare Myth
January 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
So excited for this line up….
The art of coaching teachers is the art of dialogue
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles by Allison Petersen is one of my favorite books.
I love how it shows us how to invite people into meaningful literacy conversations.
amzn.to/49A7hPx
#LiteracyCoaching #KickstartYourCoaching #AffiliateLink
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles by Allison Petersen is one of my favorite books.
I love how it shows us how to invite people into meaningful literacy conversations.
amzn.to/49A7hPx
#LiteracyCoaching #KickstartYourCoaching #AffiliateLink
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Guide for New Instructional Coaches to Break Through Roadblocks and Start Making an Impact (#NewtoCoaching Series)
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Guide for New Instructional Coaches to Break Through Roadblocks and Start Making an Impact (#NewtoCoaching Series) [Petersen, Allison L.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles: A Guide for New Instructional Coaches to Break Through Roadblocks and Start Making an Impact (#NewtoCoaching Series)
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December 14, 2024 at 11:58 AM
The art of coaching teachers is the art of dialogue
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles by Allison Petersen is one of my favorite books.
I love how it shows us how to invite people into meaningful literacy conversations.
amzn.to/49A7hPx
#LiteracyCoaching #KickstartYourCoaching #AffiliateLink
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles by Allison Petersen is one of my favorite books.
I love how it shows us how to invite people into meaningful literacy conversations.
amzn.to/49A7hPx
#LiteracyCoaching #KickstartYourCoaching #AffiliateLink
Classroom Idea: Before starting a writing unit, focus on 4-5 "power sentences".
Practice these sentences together as a class—first construct using literary language then practice using literary language
Want more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooc...
#OralLanguage #TeachingTips
Practice these sentences together as a class—first construct using literary language then practice using literary language
Want more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooc...
#OralLanguage #TeachingTips
Ep.40-The One About…Reading and Writing Go Together with Leah Mermelstein
YouTube video by The Literacy View
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December 7, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Classroom Idea: Before starting a writing unit, focus on 4-5 "power sentences".
Practice these sentences together as a class—first construct using literary language then practice using literary language
Want more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooc...
#OralLanguage #TeachingTips
Practice these sentences together as a class—first construct using literary language then practice using literary language
Want more...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooc...
#OralLanguage #TeachingTips
Caring about spelling shouldn’t hold children back from writing
@shubitz.bsky.social knocks it out of the park with her blog post
twowritingteachers.org/.../09/thoug...
#LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #Spelling #ScienceOfWriting #Creativity
twowritingteachers.org
December 5, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Caring about spelling shouldn’t hold children back from writing
@shubitz.bsky.social knocks it out of the park with her blog post
twowritingteachers.org/.../09/thoug...
#LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #Spelling #ScienceOfWriting #Creativity
A huge thank you to Tim Shanahan for this nuanced dialogue on the Science of Reading vs. the Art of Teaching Reading!
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-sci...
What are YOUR thoughts?
#ArtAndScience #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #LMC #NuancedLiteracy
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-sci...
What are YOUR thoughts?
#ArtAndScience #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #LMC #NuancedLiteracy
The Science of Reading Versus the Art of Teaching Reading | Shanahan on Literacy
Understand The Science of Reading Versus the Art of Teaching Reading with Shanahan on Literacy. Gain valuable insights to improve classroom reading techniques. Explore now!
www.shanahanonliteracy.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:30 PM
A huge thank you to Tim Shanahan for this nuanced dialogue on the Science of Reading vs. the Art of Teaching Reading!
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-sci...
What are YOUR thoughts?
#ArtAndScience #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #LMC #NuancedLiteracy
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/the-sci...
What are YOUR thoughts?
#ArtAndScience #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact #LMC #NuancedLiteracy
I'm thrilled to be partnering with the GESDB for a workshop focused on coaching and dialogue.
This workshop is designed to equip coaches with strategies that make a lasting impact.
Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate.
#LiteracySolutions #lastingImpact #EducationalDialogue
This workshop is designed to equip coaches with strategies that make a lasting impact.
Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate.
#LiteracySolutions #lastingImpact #EducationalDialogue
November 26, 2024 at 10:08 AM
I'm thrilled to be partnering with the GESDB for a workshop focused on coaching and dialogue.
This workshop is designed to equip coaches with strategies that make a lasting impact.
Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate.
#LiteracySolutions #lastingImpact #EducationalDialogue
This workshop is designed to equip coaches with strategies that make a lasting impact.
Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate.
#LiteracySolutions #lastingImpact #EducationalDialogue
Hi, I'm Leah I partner with schools, districts, community organizations and families to come up with literacy solutions that have a lasting impact.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
November 24, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Hi, I'm Leah I partner with schools, districts, community organizations and families to come up with literacy solutions that have a lasting impact.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
My love in this work is to discover ways to dialogue that build bigger and better ideas each day.
Just came across an article on the science of practice in literacy learning
My favorite quote: “Does this program present and teach information in ways that maximize students’ learning?”
Your thoughts?
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/.../.
#ScienceOfLearning #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact
My favorite quote: “Does this program present and teach information in ways that maximize students’ learning?”
Your thoughts?
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/.../.
#ScienceOfLearning #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact
November 24, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Just came across an article on the science of practice in literacy learning
My favorite quote: “Does this program present and teach information in ways that maximize students’ learning?”
Your thoughts?
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/.../.
#ScienceOfLearning #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact
My favorite quote: “Does this program present and teach information in ways that maximize students’ learning?”
Your thoughts?
www.collaborativeclassroom.org/.../.
#ScienceOfLearning #LiteracySolutions #LastingImpact