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Today's interview is with Welsley Jongko from Little Literacy Nook (@littleliteracynook on Instagram)

Welsley is a mom of two little boys and a K-5 literacy coach outside of Atlanta.

She's also an in-house literacy expert for LovEvery as well as the author of Teach Me to Read, a parent-guided student workbook for beginning readers.

For the past 13 years, Welsley has served a variety of roles in the public school system, ranging from classroom teacher to ESOL teacher to literacy coach.

Listen in on my conversation with Welsley as she shares:

💜 Her journey in education and why she's so passionate about early literacy skills

💙 Why making the shift from balanced literacy to structured literacy is the best move for kids

🩷 How she works on reading skills at home with her own kids as a busy working mom

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

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Connect with Welsley:

►https://littleliteracynook.com

►Instagram @littleliteracynook

►YouTube @littleliteracynook

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Wondering how to teach the FLOSS phonics rule to your beginning reader?

If you're teaching your child to read based on the Science of Reading, you need to understand this spelling rule!

This rule is important for beginning readers and spellers (kindergarten and first grade) because it will help them spell more words correctly.

Keep listening to learn all about the FLOSS rule!

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►Learn all about my P.L.A.Y. Reading Course here!

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Today's interview is with Danielle Mimbs from STEAM Made Simple (@steammadesimple on Instagram)

Danielle is a former teacher, learning behavior specialist, and mom of three boys.

After leaving the classroom to stay home with her boys, Danielle founded STEAM Made Simple, where her mission is to help parents build strong foundations with their children in the early years.

Listen in on my conversation with Danielle as she shares:

💜 Her journey in education and how she found her passion for STEAM skills

💙 Why independent play and emotional regulation are foundational skills that kids need for success

🧡 How she supports parents who want their kids to have 21st century skills in order to take on the challenges they'll face in the future

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

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Connect with Danielle:

►https://steammadesimple.com/

►@steammadesimple on Instagram

►Danielle's Stan Store (packed with Freebies and Parent Guides)

►FREE (for now!) Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

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-Erin

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Today's interview is with Maria Golden from Growing in Literacy (@growinginliteracy on Instagram)

Maria is an educator, reading specialist, and mother of three young children.

After years of teaching young readers and writers, she noticed a strong need for developing early literacy skills during the early childhood years.

While shuffling between diaper changes, naps, and play dates, she built a small business called Growing in Literacy, where she educates and empowers parents of young children in the development of early reading and writing skills.

Instead of using traditional worksheets and flashcards, Maria focuses on learning these skills through a play-based learning approach while also educating parents about the importance of early literacy skills.

Listen in on my conversation with Maria as she shares:

💜 Her journey in education and how she found her passion for early literacy skills

💙 Why play-based learning is the most effective way to teach little ones the foundational skills they need for success

🧡 How she supports parents who want to teach their children through play-based methods

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

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Connect with Maria:

►https://growinginliteracy.com/

►@growinginliteracy on Instagram

►Growing in Literacy on Facebook

►FREE Preschool Reading Activity Guide for Energetic Kids

►Adventures with the Alphabet Guide

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Today's interview is with Sher Marshall from Your Reading Teacher (@yourreadingteacher on Instagram)

Sher is a retired elementary school teacher who absolutely loves her business, which focuses on teaching kids to read online, specifically those with dyslexia.

Listen in on my conversation with Sher as she shares:

💜 Her journey in education and why she loves her second career as an online reading tutor

💙 What dyslexia is, what it isn't, and what red flags to look out for with your preschool or kindergarten little

🧡 How she supports other educators who are looking to become reading tutors online

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

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Connect with Sher:

►@yourreadingteacher on Instagram

►Sher's Stan Store

►Sher's TpT Store

►Office Hours (for anyone interested in online tutoring)

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Today's interview is with Heather O'Donnell from Kindergarten Ready Skills (@kindergartenreadiness on Instagram)

Heather is a mom of 2 & former kindergarten teacher. She's the owner & founder of Kindergarten Ready Skills, where she helps preschool moms prepare their kiddos for kindergarten by making learning fun & easy.

She's also the creator of Kindergarten Ready Club, a monthly membership which supports hundreds of families with done-for-you learning activities delivered to your inbox.

Now Heather's launched a brand-new way to support preschool families called the Engaging Early Learning Summit, which is totally FREE!

Heather has gathered over 25 speakers who are going to share tips, tricks, and activity ideas with families of children ages 2-6 (and I'm one of those speakers!)

This summit will equip you with the right tools and know-how so you can become your child's best and favorite "first teacher!"

Join us at this summit to learn proven strategies to help your kids build confidence and form a positive attitude toward learning time (yes, it's possible!)

Click here to grab your FREE ticket before the doors close! (*affiliate link)

Then listen in on my conversation with Heather as she shares:

💜 Her experience teaching kindergarten in an inner-city school

💙 How & why she transitioned out of the classroom and started Kindergarten Ready Skills

🩷 All the details about the Engaging Early Learning Summit (grab your ticket here!) (*affiliate link)

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

►Connect with Heather:

Kindergarten Ready Skills

@kindergartenreadiness on Instagram

Kindergarten Ready Skills on Facebook

Engaging Early Learning Summit Ticket (*affiliate link)

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Happy Learning!

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Today's interview is with Mariah Choate from Wholistically PsychEd (@wholistically_psyched on Instagram)

Mariah is a mom of two and former school psychologist who, after seeing the pitfalls of public education, decided to create digital resources for parents & educators to learn how to advocate for children's learning needs.

Listen in on my conversation with Mariah as she shares:

💜 The most important special educational law all parents should be familiar with 

💙 What to do if your child does not qualify for an IEP

🩷 How she supports parents who are navigating special education in schools

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►Connect with Mariah:

@wholistically_psyched on Instagram

Mariah's Stan Store

Mariah's TpT Store

4 FREE guides that cover behavior, student supports, & development

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Today's interview is with Shannon Moore from Moore Literacy Leaps (@mooreliteracyleaps on Instagram)

Shannon is a certified reading specialist who helps K-5 students and teachers with proven intervention methods so they can be successful in the classroom.

Throughout her 20 year career, Shannon has held many roles as an educator, including classroom teacher, reading specialist, Response to Intervention (RTI) coordinator, instructional coach, consultant, and private tutor.

Shannon is also the author of the Education Post article: “Science of Reading vs. Whole Language War Rages On; Students Lose.”

Listen in on my conversation with Shannon as she shares:

💜 Her top 5 tips for parents of kids selected for reading intervention 

💙 The “minimum skills” she wants to see students have when they enter kindergarten

🩷 Why K-2nd grade is so crucial when it comes to reading development (even though in the past there's been an emphasis on grades 3-5)

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

►Connect with Shannon:

https://www.mooreliteracyleaps.com/

Instagram @mooreliteracyleaps

Shannon's Newsletter

Shannon's TpT Store

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Happy Learning!

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Today's interview is with Chanty Macias, host of the Preschool Made Easy Podcast (@chanty.macias on Instagram)

Chanty is a former Kindergarten teacher and mama. She helps make preschool life fun for teachers and parents so they can get their kiddos ready for Kindergarten while keeping things simple.

Her days are filled with matcha lattes, creating preschool resources, and a whole lotta Netflix!

Listen in on my conversation with Chanty as she shares:

💜 Advice for preschool parents who want to set up a positive learning routine at home

💙 How preschool parents can figure out what to teach their child to prepare them for kindergarten

🩷 Why she started the Preschool Made Easy Podcast and what she hopes listeners will get out of each episode

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

►Connect with Chanty:

ChantyMacias.com

Instagram @chanty.macias

Preschool Made Easy Podcast

Preschool Made Easy Facebook Group

FREE Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

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Happy Learning!

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Today's interview is with Alex John from The Kindergarten Connection (@thekindergartenconnection on Instagram)

Alex is a new mom and former early childhood educator on a mission to bring PLAYful learning into ALL classrooms!

Through The Kindergarten Connection and its teacher membership, The Print and Play Club, educators all over the world are creating developmentally appropriate classrooms filled with PLAY…and their students are thriving because of it!

Listen in on my conversation with Alex as she shares:

💜 What playful learning is (and what it isn't!)

💙 Why play leads to better classroom management & engagement

🩷 Why you don't have to choose between play & academics

Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here to check it out!

►Connect with Alex:

The Kindergarten Connection

Instagram @thekindergartenconnection

Alex's Professional Development & On-Demand Webinars

Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

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Happy Learning!

-Erin

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