By miss beth
Learning to read starts with learning to play. This is the podcast for parents and teachers of kids ages 0-8 who want to have FUN learning evidence backed early development and literacy strategies
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2 Beths! Miss Beth and Beth Rosenbleeth of Days with Grey discuss everything from ensuring your child is allergy-safe at camp to the great debate about whether to maintain a summer structure and how to get your kids to learn life skills. Plus, Beth spills the tea on what she found in my pantry when she came to visit and one childhood memory that didn't cost a thing.
In this episode, we cover:
Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with practical advice and a few laughs along the way. Tune in now!
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Welcome back! In this episode Miss Beth is joined by Naomi O'brien of Read Like A Rockstar Teaching. Naomi is an educator, science of reading coach, author, and curriculum developer. Join us as we dive into essential strategies for changing kids lives (and you can start at home this summer). A must listen for teachers and parents! In this episode, we cover:
Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with actionable advice and expert insights to help your child become a confident reader. Tune in now!Guest Bio:Naomi O'Brien is a dedicated educator, science of reading coach, author, and curriculum developer with a passion for literacy and early childhood education. Through her platform, Read Like a Rockstar Teaching, she empowers parents and educators with the tools and knowledge needed to support young readers.Resources Mentioned:Subscribe & Follow:Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with other parents and educators. Together, we can make reading fun and accessible for all children.
"Are we going to get canceled for saying this?" May or may not have been said multiple times in this honest conversations around school, daycare, learning to read, behavior, sleep and parenthood.
In this episode of the Play On Words my guest expert Rachel Shepard-Ohta of The No One Told Us Podcast and Hey Sleepy Baby and I chat about the myriad challenges and decisions that come with parenting, from the toddler years to daycare and school choices like is it time for kindergarten or what are red and green flags to look for.
Our discussion also touches on sensitive topics such as deciding between private and public schooling, postpartum anxiety around sleep, knowing when to switch schools, and whether a play-based preschool adequately prepares children for kindergarten.
Follow Rachel: instagram.com/heysleepybaby
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More info and freebies: bigcityreaders.com/podcast
Listener question: “How do I talk to my child’s veteran kindergarten teacher about them saying to memorize sight words, I don’t want to be rude.”
Let’s be clear: it’s not the teachers fault if they tell you to memorize words. They might not know! Teachers are expected to be an expert on every subject and that’s WILD to think in their free time they’re researching and teaching themselves everything. And then writing their own curriculum and often hiding that they’re doing it one they learn if their district hasn’t approved the switch yet 😳
Curriculum is not usually the decision of the teacher. I also was a teacher that thought this was how to teach kids how to read.
(I have a f r e e and easy guide for parents on the do’s and don’ts of sight words. Message @bigcityreaders on instagram the phrase: sight words and I’ll send it to you!)
4 tips on talking about this:
⚡️Remember you’re on a team- school admin, teachers, parents. We all have the same goal. We all want kids to succeed.
⚡️Be curious. Don’t go into a conservation with “I’m right” but I’m curious- “can you tell me more about the schools reading curriculum, this is new for me!” Be ready to learn more, not to have a “gotcha I know more than you” moment. Maybe we don’t have all the information. Maybe the school is in the process of changing. Maybe you are the first person bringing this to their attention.
⚡️Great schools LOVE when parents ask questions. You’re showing how invested you are in the entire school community. Check how you’re asking. Is it accusatory or is it actually to advocate for your child and other kids?
⚡️Be ready to be a part of the change!
More info: bigcityreaders.com/podcast
Join Beth as she sits down with veteran dyslexia expert Sher Marshall in this informative episode all about dyslexia. From recognizing the earliest signs to getting a diagnoses and advocating for support services, they cover a wide array of topics aimed at empowering parents to trust themselves, know the signs and know how to take action.
You will learn practical insights on how to tell if it’s how they’re being taught vs how their brain is wired, how to navigate the diagnosis process, tips on how advocate for your child within educational settings, and provide academic and emotional support in the classroom and at home. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone affected by dyslexia, this episode offers valuable knowledge and strategies to help you navigate the journey with confidence. Tune in and gain a deeper understanding of dyslexia and how to support your child.
Disclaimer: This episode is meant for informational purposes only and is not meant to replace the advice of your child’s school or teacher or offer diagnostic assessments. Testing for dyslexia cannot be done by a teacher or even a dyslexia specialist. They can offer tools. Testing is typically done by a licensed educational psychologist or neurologist.
Show notes: bigcityreaders.com/podcast
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Help! My 4 year old is really getting consonant sounds but struggles with vowel sounds and I think I do too. What's long and short and what do I teach her first?
This episode answers this parent question and touches on beginning to blend. You'll hear how to say each vowel sound, when it's appropriate to expect understanding and best developmentally appropriate practices for working on this concept daily.
Read the blog: bigcityreaders.com
Show notes: bigcityreaders.com/podcast
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Learn to talk with speech language pathologist, Stephanie Cohen! This episode is all about communication behavior, speech and feeding tips.
We answer questions like: at what age is a lisp a concern?
Is it normal for my child to not be able to say green?
What books should I read with my baby and toddler?
Is it ok if my toddler wanders while I read?
And SO much more!
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This episode was originally recorded LIVE on instagram answering your questions like: Is cursive ok? How do I assess my child? What should I do if I don't have time to teach my child how to read because I have other little kids at home and much more! You will hear dozens of strategies to try from Miss Beth and real questions from real parents. Have a question? Submit it via email: [email protected]
More resources: bigcityreaders.com/podcast
Courses for kids: bigcityreaders.com
Let's talk about math! Neily Boyd, who reminds us in this episode that she and Albert Einstein are very different, but can both do fraction conversions without a calculator. Neily is a former math director and founder of Counting with Kids and she and Beth talk about... healing math and reading wounds? You'll hear their stories of how they both ended up in these fields- spoiler alert: it wasn't by being good at either of these subjects!
We'll talk about how to help your kids in the early years but also a reminder that if you feel a certain way, it doesn’t have to be this way for our kids and it doesn’t have to be this way for us either.
You'll feel empowered as a parent and maybe meet an inner child to heal too... or maybe just us :)
Podcast notes and resources: Bigcityreaders.com/podcast
Follow Neily: Instagram.com/countingwithkids
Follow Beth: Instagram.com/bigcityreaders
Email us your questions! [email protected]
Does play really matter with Lizzie Assa, play expert, parenting strategist and creator of The Workspace For Children.
In this episode Beth and Lizzie talk about play- playing for big kids, playing in the school day, how to set up play for babies and more. We talk about how Lizzie's dream is to outlaw homework and Beth agrees and what to actually do about it.
Follow Lizzie on instagram: The Workspace For Children
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