{"podcast":{"title":"Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators","slug":"literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","podcast_index_feed_id":7060627,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/literacy-in-color/","website_url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/blog/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dff5ef9c-8cc9-4481-b275-cbc9dcff0730/TG9HxiN9uK4hCy_iPAqgR-h6.jpg","author":"Michelle Sullivan • Literacy Coach & Science of Reading Advocate","episode_count":97,"summary":"Literacy in Color is the go-to podcast for elementary teachers, literacy coaches, and reading interventionists who are passionate about bringing the Science of Reading to life in vibrant, engaging, and effective ways. Hosted by Michelle Sullivan — a seasoned literacy expert & Science of Reading advocate - with over a decade of experience as a reading interventionist & literacy coach — this show is designed to help you captivate your learners, boost reading fluency, and foster a deep understanding of language. Each week, you’ll discover practical tips, proven strategies, and creative ideas to make your literacy instruction colorful and impactful. From phonics and morphology to vocabulary building and comprehension techniques, we’ll explore the full spectrum of evidence-based practices that support all learners on their journey to becoming confident readers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, “Literacy in Color” will empower you with the tools, inspiration, and know-how to make literacy instruction not just effective, but truly unforgettable. Are you ready to teach colorfully? Hit subscribe and join us each week for a splash of fun, insight, and colorful learni…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627"},"episode":{"title":"81. Articulatory Gestures and Early Literacy: What the Research Actually Says with Deirdre O'Toole, The Playful Classroom","slug":"81-articulatory-gestures-and-early-literacy-what-the-research-actually-says-with-deirdre-o-toole-the-playful-classroom","published_at":"2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/81-articulatory-gestures-and-early-literacy-what-the-research-actually-says-with-deirdre-o-toole-the-playful-classroom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627","url":"https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/podcast/81","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ad0ced82-8240-4037-98e5-ef191bd09a5e.mp3","summary":"Deirdre O’Toole’s doctoral research focuses on early literacy acquisition, specifically around articulatory gestures and attention to speech production. In recent years, we hear a lot about Sound Walls being “aligned to the Science of Reading”. In this episode, Dee shares what we know from research, what we don’t yet know, and how small instructional shifts (like simply saying “Look at my mouth”) can make a meaningful difference in early reading instruction. Key Takeaways: What phonemic awareness really means (and why “conscious awareness” is key) Articulatory gestures refer to how speech sounds are physically produced (lips, tongue, jaw, airflow, voicing) Research supports articulatory-based interventions (like Lindamood-Bell LIPS), but evidence does not show they are superior to other high-quality interventions What the research says (and does not say) about sound walls The impact of visual speech cues (including research during COVID on masked instruction) Practical teacher language for supporting spelling and phoneme-grapheme connections Dee also shares insights from her work organizing the Right to Read Ireland conference and advocating for evidence-informed literacy instruction across Ireland. Resources Mentioned: Right to Read Ireland Conference / IG: @righttoreadirl The Teacher’s Table / IG: @attheteacherstable Facebook: Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers Lindamood Bell Open Access: Seeing the Mouth: The Importance of Articulatory Gestures During Phonics Training - Novelli et. al., 2023 A Meta-Analysis on the Optimal Cumulative Dosage of Early Phonemic Awareness Instruction - Erbeli et. al., 2024 Connect with Deirdre O’Toole: https://playfulclassroom.ie/ Instagram: @playful_classroom Facebook: Playful Classroom TPT: Playful Classroom Thank you to…","meta_description":"Deirdre O’Toole’s doctoral research focuses on early literacy acquisition, specifically around articulatory gestures and attention to speech production. 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