What’s a parent of a special needs child to do about reading aloud? How do you choose books to read with a child who is developing at a different rate than his or her peers?

Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child and mama to special needs twins, gives us the lowdown in this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• about the benefit of reading aloud with kids with special needs
• choosing books
• Cheryl’s advice for parents starting out

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/39/.

We want to model a love of reading for our kids, but honestly--who’s got the time? Anne Bogel does. Otherwise known as Modern Mrs. Darcy, she’s the best person I know to talk about how to fit more reading into your life.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• where to find good books
• how to fit reading in to the nooks and crannies
• ‘what you should read next!’

Find the rest of the show notes at  https://readaloudrevival.com/37/.

I told you there wouldn’t be another episode of the Read-Aloud Revival until after Christmas, but I couldn’t wait another day! In this bonus episode of the podcast, I’m sharing with you a short conversation I had with Jonathan Bean, the author/illustrator of my new favorite picture book, and I’m also pulling back the curtain […]

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It’s the hap-happiest read-aloud time of the year!  I don’t know anyone who lives this out better than my good friend, Elizabeth Foss, so I invited her onto the show to chat up Christmas and Advent read-alouds.

We’re so excited about this episode of the podcast, we’re publishing a whole week early.

In this episode; you’ll hear:

• find the best Christmas and Advent books
• celebrate the season without getting overwhelmed
• and enjoy December with your family!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/36/.

It’s a question we hear a lot around here… how on earth is it possible to read aloud to the big kids when there are toddlers mucking about? And reading with those toddlers themselves- well, that’s a whole ‘nother ball of wax.

Girl, I hear you. I have six kids, and three of them are in the toddler set, so I get the challenges you’re facing when trying to build your family culture around books.

In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we discuss:

• strategies for keeping toddlers busy while you read to your older kids
• ideas for how to make read-aloud times with little ones successful
• the BEST books for little wigglers!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/35/.

How does a family that follows a traditional school schedule make reading aloud a priority? We’re talking about it on today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival!

Whether your kids are in school all day, or you homeschool but you feel very pressed for time, reading aloud can happen!

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• practical ideas
• simple strategies
• and give you some encouragement to make reading together a priority

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/34/.

It doesn’t take long after starting a read-aloud habit to realize that there are a LOT of good things happening when you are snuggled up on the couch, lost in a good book with your family.

But sometimes things get rough. And when that happens, it helps to get a bit more logical about the whole operation.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• the wide-ranging effects of reading aloud
• how a short time reading together really can make a difference
• how to help kids get better at listening to read-alouds

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/33/.

In today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Kortney and I chat up the questions you’re asking most.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• our favorite religious book recommendations
• how to keep your kids from getting distracted on your iPad when they’re “supposed” to be listening to an audio book
• what it’s like to be working and homeschooling, and a whoooole lot more.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/32/.

This may be one of the most delightful conversations we’ve had yet on the Read-Aloud Revival. If you haven’t met Rea Berg yet… you’re going to love me for introducing you to her. :) And if you know who she is, you don’t need me to blab on here -you just want to cut right to the interview!

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• reading aloud for history
• nurturing the soul of your child
• and how books have changed Rea’s life (and how they very well may change the world)

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/31/.

Have you fallen out of the read-aloud habit? It’s okay – I understand. I’ve been there 100 times! In fact, I’m just trying to get back into the swing of things myself.

Getting back in the saddle is quite likely easier than you think, though. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• a handful of tips and tricks to make the transition as smooth and simple as possible
• some fun book ideas to get the whole family excited
• advice for keeping reading aloud simple

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/29/.