A Second Grade Teacher’s Science of Reading Journey | Meghan Hein

In this episode of The Reading Symphony Podcast...

Katie welcomes Meghan Hein, a second-grade teacher, former reading intervention specialist, and instructional coach with over 20 years of experience in education.

Meghan shares how discovering the Science of Reading transformed her approach to literacy instruction, even after years of supporting struggling readers.

Together, they discuss why experienced teachers are rethinking reading instruction, how phonics and decoding help children become stronger readers, how parents can recognize potential reading difficulties, and practical ways to support reading fluency at home. They also explore the importance of effective classroom instruction and communication between parents and teachers.

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About Meghan Hein

Meghan is a second-grade teacher in San Diego, California, with more than two decades of experience in education. Through her Instagram account, Always More to Learn, she shares practical literacy strategies, classroom experiences, and resources grounded in the Science of Reading.

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Chapters

00:00 – Why an Experienced Reading Teacher Had to Rethink Everything

00:38 – Meet Meghan Hein

01:50 – Meghan's Journey Into the Science of Reading

04:00 – What Teacher Preparation Didn't Teach About Reading

06:00 – Helping Struggling Readers With Decoding

09:00 – Supporting Reading Practice at Home

12:00 – Addressing Gaps in Foundational Reading Skills

15:00 – Recognizing Reading Difficulties in Your Own Child

17:49 – Questions Parents Should Ask Teachers

20:00 – What Effective Literacy Instruction Looks Like

23:00 – Building Strong Parent-Teacher Partnerships

27:00 – Advocating for Better Reading Instruction

30:00 – Helping Children Develop a Love of Reading

33:00 – Building Comprehension and Reading Fluency

35:00 – Simple Reading Strategies Parents Can Use at Home

38:00 – Where to Find Meghan and Her Literacy Resources

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