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Do you believe there is one perfect age for every child to learn to read?

I don't.

I believe every child is unique, and some children who are gifted might be ready to learn to read EARLIER than you think.

We should not hold these kids back from unlocking the English phonics code!

Today's episode shares a little bit more about the importance of teaching gifted kids to read early and not holding them back because of their age.

I also share what I did with my own two gifted kids.

Keep watching to hear my opinions and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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Today's interview is with Maya Smart, author of "Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six."

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Maya is an award-winning journalist, writer, parent educator, and literacy advocate who has served on the boards of numerous library and literacy organizations.

Her goal is to help parents raise kids who thrive and promote a literacy-rich lifestyle for all, starting from infancy and continuing into childhood.

Maya aims to show parents what it takes to raise fluent readers and to connect people of all ages to great books and authors. She increases families’ knowledge of reading fundamentals and their access to books and enrichment in order to expand children’s possibilities and build a more equitable, connected society.

Listen in on my conversation with Maya as we discuss the importance of early literacy, practical ways parents can work with their kids at home, and why literacy is a social justice issue.

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https://mayasmart.com/

Instagram @mayasmarty

Maya's Time Magazine Article

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Let me start by saying this...you absolutely do NOT have to teach your child to read before kindergarten.

Every parent gets to make the decision that's best for their child and family.

BUT...if you WANT to teach your child to read before kindergarten, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Today's video shares 5 reasons why you might want to start teaching your child to read earlier rather than waiting for them to start kindergarten.

I taught my own two kids how to read before kindergarten, and I love sharing my tips and advice with you.

You might agree with me or disagree with me, and that's okay!

Again, we as parents get to make the choice that's best for our kids and families.

Keep listening to hear my opinions and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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Today's interview is with Megan Penrod and Laura Hillesheim, the founders of Developing Readers Academy.

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Megan and Laura met while working together as reading specialists. They saw their students struggling to read, but they didn't know the best way to help until they took the LETRS training and dove headfirst into the Science of Reading.

After seeing how effective their strategies were in school, Megan and Laura decided to take what they learned online. Now they help thousands of families of struggling readers through their online program ASPIRE.

Listen in on my conversation with Megan and Laura as we discuss the importance of early literacy, the truth about dyslexia, and easy ways to incorporate reading instruction at home.

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Let me ask you a question...who do you think is responsible for teaching your child to read?

Is it their teacher in school?

Or is it you, their parent/grandparent/caregiver at home?

Today's episode dives deep into this question!

I'm sharing my opinion on who I think should be responsible for teaching reading (and why I think that way), plus I'm sharing a secret about teachers you may not know.

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Today's interview is with Kelli Fetter from Handwriting Solutions.

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Kelli completely pivoted her occupational therapy practice to focus on kids (and adults!) who struggle with their handwriting after her daughter was diagnosed with dysgraphia and dyslexia.

Kelli is a Certified Handwriting Specialist and has practiced occupational therapy for 10+ years. She has experience in pediatrics as well as specific training in learning disorders.

Listen in on my conversation with Kelli as we discuss the importance of handwriting instruction, how reading & handwriting go hand-in-hand, and how it’s never too late to improve your child’s handwriting.

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Teaching your child to read is a beautiful experience, but sometimes parents can feel frustrated and overwhelmed if their children are struggling.

Instead of jumping to blame, stress, or shame, I want you to focus on the 3 Cs to help your struggling reader so you can move forward together.

Keep listening to learn about the 3 Cs and how they can be applied to any situation in which your child is struggling.

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Today's interview is with Christina Rothstein from Evergreen Educational Services.

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Christina has worked professionally as a certified special education teacher in public and private school settings and has a Master’s degree in Special Education.

Through her private practice in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Christina provides direct academic intervention and support services to children and adolescents.

She is passionate about bridging the gap between language and literacy and is a big believer in compassionate curiosity, personal growth through mindset work, and leadership development through harnessing one’s unique voice.

Listen in as Christina and I discuss the importance of parents taking the driver's seat when it comes to their child's reading development and what happens when students don't learn to read correctly based on the Science of Reading.

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https://www.evergreenpsyched.com/

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Today's interview is with Becca Pratt from Literacy Evolution LLC.

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Becca has 12 years of experience in education and has devoted her professional life to exploring evidence-based approaches for teaching students to read. Over the years, she's successfully guided HUNDREDS of kids (and their parents) through these methods, witnessing the transformation of their reading abilities.

Through her business, Literacy Evolution LLC, Becca has created a nurturing space where parents can discover the numerous benefits of teaching their kids through multisensory, sequential, explicit, and play-based instruction.

Listen in as Becca and I discuss the importance of parents taking an active role in their child's reading development, why setting the foundation for literacy in the early years is key, and why the Orton-Gillingham approach is so effective.

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Instagram @beccapratt_teach

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English is a complex language to learn, but we can make it easier for kids by teaching them more about the structure of English. One of these structures we can teach them is SYLLABLES.

Most parents & teachers already teach kids to clap out syllables in words, but how can we go deeper on this topic?

Let's teach our kids the 6 syllable types in English so they can better understand how to read and spell words.

Keep listening to learn about the 6 syllable types and find out which 2 syllable types we should be teaching in pre-k and kindergarten.

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