preschool parent question: we have been gifted BOB books and I want my child to learn phonics and love reading. Are they good for this? Or should I donate them?

listen to miss beth break down what you can consider with BOB books, say every alphabet sound correctly, and talk about the real WHY behind the learning to read process. 

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watch instructional videos on the ABC's here: instagram.com/bigcityreaders

grab free downloads including what you should say instead of "SOUND IT OUT" at bigcityreaders.com/podcast

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disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

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Miss Beth has a playdate with the bilingual playdate queen of NY, Diandra PART 2. Diandra is a social worker and works in schools and with kids as well as an amazing resource for all things bilingual parenting as she is raising bilingual preschoolers. We talk about her questions about what her kids should know and what things she has seen on the internet that are helpful and what are BS. We go off on a few tangents about parenting and playdates and social justice issues we all need to stand for. This conversation is good for anyone even if you don't have kids or work with kids. I use the things we have talked about in my own business relationships and personal relationships!

This is a 2 part episode. Follow Diandra in IG @Bilingualplaydate. She is SO knowledgable in so many areas.

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment

Miss Beth has a playdate with the bilingual playdate queen of NY, Diandra. Diandra is a social worker and works in schools and with kids as well as an amazing resource for all things bilingual parenting as she is raising bilingual preschoolers. We talk about her questions about what her kids should know and what things she has seen on the internet that are helpful and what are BS. We go off on a few tangents about parenting and playdates and social justice issues we all need to stand for. This conversation is good for anyone even if you don't have kids or work with kids. I use the things we have talked about in my own business relationships and personal relationships!

This is a 2 part episode. Follow Diandra in IG @Bilingualplaydate. She is SO knowledgable in so many areas.

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment

In this episode we are breaking down the NYTimes piece "Kids can't read: the revolt that is taking on the education establishment" in the most simple to follow way possible. This is a great place for beginners or anyone who is versed in the education crisis we are facing. A brief summary and a few action items. 

Learn more: 

read the NYTimes articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/science-of-reading-literacy-parents.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/08/us/pandemic-schools-reading-crisis.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Listen to: Sold A Story Podcast

Watch: The Right To Read Documentary

Listen to: The Play On Words Podcast episode 6

Extras!

get my book recs: amazon.com/shop/bigcityreaders

watch instructional videos: instagram.com/bigcityreaders

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

book a call with miss beth: bigcityreaders.com

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

This summer we are growing up! Buckle up big kids, it's grown up camp.

In this episode Miss Beth talks with fellow educator and mom of 3, Beth Rosenbleeth or known on IG as "days with grey" after her oldest son. She shares activities to keep your kids entertained so you can sip your coffee.

We talk about the importance of routine, how to set one and keep it, knowing yourself as the parent and how to get your big kids to... clip their toe nails?

BIRTHDAY SALE! Use code BIRTHDAY for $10 off any video course at bigcityreaders.com this week only.

Check out Beth's life skills for big kids checklist! https://www.instagram.com/p/CtOvk6Grlez/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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A brief explanation of why delaying kindergarten has become such a hot topic and some questions to consider if you want to hold your child back one more year. This episode is great for parents of kids 2-5. Delaying kindergarten is a privilege that not everyone has. If you do not have to consider this, jump to the kindergarten readiness episode instead!

get my book recs: amazon.com/shop/bigcityreaders

watch instructional videos: instagram.com/bigcityreaders

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

book a call with miss beth: bigcityreaders.com

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

Kindergarten readiness pt 2: How to get your 36 year old self ready for kindergarten. In this episode beth sits down with mom of a rising kindergartener, Katie, to discuss how to set your child up for a successful transition of going from a play based preschool to a more academically rigorous school setting.

We talk about how to make your child feel prepared, how to prepare YOURSELF, gifted testing and how to help your child succeed in any school year, not just kindergarten.

get my book recs: amazon.com/shop/bigcityreaders

watch instructional videos: instagram.com/bigcityreaders

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

book a call with miss beth: bigcityreaders.com

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

In this episode we are talking about the dark side of reading logs, how to support reluctant readers, how to correct kids while connecting with kids, summer reading games for new readers and big kids and how to help your kids be successful for life.

get my book recs: amazon.com/shop/bigcityreaders

watch instructional videos: instagram.com/bigcityreaders

free downloads: bigcityreaders.com/podcast

book a call with miss beth: bigcityreaders.com

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

In this episode we are talking about the crisis in America. Understanding balanced literacy, books kindergarteners are reading, phonemic awareness, how learning to read starts with your eyes closed and what parents of babies should be doing as well as what parents of elementary school kids need to know about demanding a change in their schools reading instruction and why it's the most solvable social justice issue of our time.

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace working with a clinical diagnostician. None of the information in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, education or treatment.

Watch: The Right To Read https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/

Read: NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/science-of-reading-literacy-parents.html

Listen to Sold A Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sold-a-story/id1649580473

In this episode Miss Beth talks about kindergarten readiness, what it means, how to support your rising kindergartener and more.