The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents

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Do you find yourself seeking new implementations when it comes to literacy instruction? Do you crave fresh ideas and engaging lessons to transform your students into skilled readers and writers? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to provide educators, like you, with actionable steps and strategies to improve teaching reading and writing. Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner of The Literacy Dive, a company that creates educational, literacy curriculum that aims to close the gap and support children in reaching mastery. Being a literacy specialist and having over a decade of teaching grades K-5, Megan knows the power of collaboration and working alongside teachers and parents to provide them with the support, confidence, and resources they need to meet students where they are.Dive in each Monday as Megan and her guests unpack an element of literacy or various topics relatable to educators. Here are some topics covered in this literacy podcast: writing strategies, reading comprehension, the writing process, the science of reading, and small group instruction.Tune in on your favorite podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon, and more!If you enjoy this podcast and find the content helpful, please consider leaving a rating, feedback review, and/or sharing this podcast with a friend!

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Recent Reviews
  • wlcart
    Wonderful presentation!
    Megan’s podcasts are informative, clear, and full of amazing ideas and resources to supplement any curriculum. She brings a creative breath of fresh air to what can be a drudgery and stumbling block for many students!
  • Sleepless in Richmond
    Easy and Effective Strategies!
    I just listened to a recent podcast about incorporating DEAR time (and other spin-offs) into instruction. The episode was chocked full of quick and easy tips ready to use today! Can’t wait to listen to more!
  • Mama Honey B
    My go-to resource
    I’m so happy to have found the podcast. I’m a new listener but I have been using the Literacy Dive resources for a few months now. Thank you for all you do!
  • Tescher136
    Amazing Podcast for Teachers!
    Listening to this show always provides me with new tips and strategies to try in my classroom, or reinvigorates me to use those tried and true strategies. I leave every episode excited and ready to try a skill in class that week. I love how the resources are provided in the show notes too! This podcast reaches all teachers and discusses a plethora of topics!
  • 3BTeacher Mom
    Great valuable Teacher Info
    It is so refreshing to listen to someone who has actually lived the classroom teacher life. Too often we have to listen to coaches or administrators who haven’t been in the classroom daily for some time. Your advice and strategies are easy to implement and offer value to students and teachers alike. I love listening having learned some new each time. Highly recommend to new teachers or new to grade upper grade teachers.
  • SJ-NJ
    Thoughtful Podcast about Supporting Students
    Megan is very thoughtful with her suggestions and feedback about helping students become successful with their reading skills.
  • GradiasGirls
    Great resource!
    I love this podcast. It gives me great ideas and helps me think through processes. Great communicator and easy to listen to voice. Thanks!
  • Nosk1
    Relevant and Concise
    I love the order and organization of each episode. I can use this info immediately in the classroom:)
  • Jillian Fernandez
    Amazing
    Love this podcast! Thank you for providing so much value.
  • LifetmLrnr
    Small group work - interesting concepts
    Not finishing a book —- What!!! I never even thought about lessons learned by pausing a book to entertain other skills. The learning points from this podcast are invaluable. Thank you
  • bbbethhhhh
    Good listen
    Great tips and to the point! Very practical and helpful!
  • Aylin TPT
    So Knowledgeable!
    Megan has so much great literacy knowledge to share with educators! I love tuning in to hear all her literacy tips. Everything is very usable and can be implemented quickly. Megan’s podcast is a must listen to make the most of teaching upper elementary literacy!
  • teacherrachel
    Inspiration for Teachers!
    Megan’s podcasts have given me a breath of fresh air as a teacher! They are relevant and helpful, and give great practice advice of things I can do in my classroom to improve my literacy instruction. A great listen for teachers!
  • Aly01235
    Amazing!
    This is an amazing podcast! It is positive, inspiring, to the point with great strategies and not overwhelming. I always have a million education podcasts in my feed but the one I don’t skip due to fatigue is this one! Thank you!
  • Sara Marye
    Valuable and Relatable
    Megan is such a valuable resource when it comes to teaching literacy. With each episode she provides actionable tips that are easy to implement. You can tell she really wants her listeners to be successful!
  • Velvetme
    Actionable literacy education tips & topics
    Very clear and straightforward. As a parent I want to know how to facilitate early literacy in my toddler. This is a great podcast for parents because she really gives us a launching pad and a target to reach for when engaging with our kids
  • mstewart2458
    Growing Educator
    I love growing with other educators and Megan is amazing! Thanks for helping the teacher stay sane and giving me all the tips and resources needed to be successful!
  • SaraWhitt88
    Amazing & Useful Tips!
    Megan is such an incredible educator to both children and adults. These episodes are packed with tips that can be implemented right away with little or no prep. This podcast is such a valuable resource that I’ll be sharing with all my teacher friends!
  • rdem122222
    Excellent & Concise!
    I’ve been a huge fan of Megan’s for a while now and knew this would be an amazing listen! She gives practical advice, tips, and suggestions. Her voice is so nice to listen to as well. Knowledgeable and charismatic!
  • ~rcd~
    Very informative!!
    Megan offers so many practical tips and strategies that can be implemented with any classroom curriculum. This podcast is a must listen!
  • Dominique DeMoss
    Phenomenal
    Megan is absolutely phenomenal. Her tools and strategies were a God send for me when I stepped back into the classroom after a 9 year break . So much has changed , but with Megan’s help I quickly found my footing . Her advice was straight to the point , easy to follow , and extremely effective. Her TPT store Miss P’s Style , brought so much clarity to to the path I used to navigate differentiated instruction in literacy . Her materials were a guiding light . My kids adore them and I love them as well, so it’s a win win . I can’t wait to explore more episodes here on the podcast ! Thanks Megan for creating yet another tool for us to grow from . ♥️
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