Episode 53 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kelly Chislett – Common Reader)

For the 53rd episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelly Chislett from the Common Reader. 

Kelly is a primary school teacher who has mainly been based in the early years. She has taken on leadership roles such as year level co-ordinator and transition co-ordinator. Kelly is currently on Family Leave however during this time Kelly founded Common Reader, which is an online resource designed to be a pillar for parents as they navigate early school life with their children.

Kelly discusses the following:

- Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s.

- Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher

- What is the Common Reader. 

- What motivates parents to be engaged in the school environment.

- Any common misconceptions made by parents or teachers regarding home reading practice.

- Top tips and ideas to support parents in getting their child reading at home.

- Why engage parents and so much more. 

- Todd’s Stock Exchange (Game).

You can get in contact with Kelly (Common Reader) below:  

Website –  https://www.commonreader.com.au/ 

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/commonreaderau/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CommonReaderAu 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCte7Ty_DOePKAJdeac3gsTQ 

Discount Code – Use the following code - TODDCASTTREAT - at the checkout, and get $10 off the first payment to a Common Reader subscription.