Think Alouds Made Easy: Build Readers Who Write with Confidence

Join veteran teachers Angela and Brandy as they unpack insights from Kristina Smekens on the power of read-alouds, think-alouds, and scaffolded writing. Learn practical, classroom-ready strategies—start small, model thinking voices, use pictures and cross-modal experiences, and teach students to choose the best text evidence.

This episode shows how making thinking visible turns readers into confident writers and offers simple steps teachers can implement tomorrow to create a more joyous classroom.

Smekens Reading Comprehension: https://www.smekenseducation.com/reading-comprehension-strategies/

Smekens Free Resources: https://www.smekenseducation.com/free-resources/