In this episode we interview Hanna from @myliteracyspace. Hanna shares all about the benefits of wordless pictures books and tells us why and how you should be using wordless picture books at home with your kids or at school with your students. You are sure to fall in love with wordless picture books after listening to this episode!

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Hanna’s favorite wordless picture books:

“Hike” by Pete Oswald

“Bee and Me” by Alison Jay

“Chalk”, “The Typewriter”, and “Fossil” by Bill Thomson

Find Hanna on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/myliteracyspace/

Access Hanna’s FREE guide: 5 Top Benefits for Using Wordless Picture Books:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60564051ce004ec70baebaee

Download her Wordless Picture Book List: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wordless-Picture-Book-List-6983737

Sign up for Hanna’s Wordless Picture Book Webinar (Tuesday, 10/19 from 4-7 pm MST)

here:

https://www.myliteracyspace.com/wpb-webinar

In this mini episode we provide you with an introduction to the topic of growth mindset. "Growth mindset is the belief that people’s most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. Growth mindset creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment." (Dweck, 2007). Research suggests that a growth mindset leads to increased happiness, confidence, and achievement, among other positive traits. We share two quick tips for encouraging a growth mindset in your child: 

1. Model growth mindset statements

2. Praise your child's efforts instead of inherent characteristics

For more on this topic, check out our new course: "Fostering a Growth Mindset Through Language, Literacy, and Play". https://www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses-1ea4bc2d-686f-4405-ad5f-247e0250b060

Here's what others are saying about it:

"This is such a valuable topic for parents! I was able to start implementing an immediate shift in my language for my three year old that has already made a big difference. I know this course will help him (and me) to be more resilient and confident!" -Laura, Georgia mom of 2

"I'm so happy I took this course. The strategies are simple and straightforward, and I feel confident that I'm fostering a growth mindset in my children within our daily interactions. I've already noticed my oldest son using some of the growth mindset statements I've been modeling!" -Brittany, New Jersey mom of 3

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In this short episode we share our rebrand from "The Language and Literacy Collective" to "The Language, Literacy, and Play Collective" and get you up to speed on some of the exciting things we've been up to in the past few months!

Make sure to follow along on our social media accounts:

Shared account: @languageliteracyplay www.instagram.com/languageliteracyplay/

Liz's account: @letstalkplay www.instagram.com/letstalkplay

Steph's account: @theliteracyparty www.instagram.com/theliteracyparty/

Website and blog: www.languageliteracyplay.com

We would also love it if you checked out our brand new course on growth mindset: www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses

In this episode we interview Megan from @ihaveabook4that. Megan shares tips for parents and educators on how to diversify their home and classroom libraries. She emphasizes the importance of choosing “own voices” books and recommends auditing your bookshelves to make sure you have books with characters that don’t just represent you and your family, but that represent all types of individuals from the world around you. Megan also shares some of her favorite middle grade and adult novels. Make sure to follow Megan on Instagram for more book recommendations: https://www.instagram.com/ihaveabook4that/

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In this episode we interview Samantha from @polkadotsandplanning all about the topic of dyslexia. Samantha discusses some common misconceptions, provides her top tips for parents, as well as her favorite resources in case you want to learn more. This is a perfect episode for parents, teachers, speech therapists, and other special educators. Make sure to follow Samantha on Instagram to learn more about this topic: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotsandplanning/

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In this episode we interview Delia from @aventuras.en.esl and talk all about her journey toward publishing a children's book. Delia describes the inspiration behind her book and the ins and outs of the self-publishing process. As we release this episode, Delia is getting ready for her book launch, which means that her book is live for pre-order starting Tuesday, January 26! Make sure to visit Delia on instagram for all of the details: https://www.instagram.com/aventuras.en.esl/ 

We could not be more excited to purchase our copy of "Roqui's Pandero Beat".

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Our holiday gift to you this year is a conversation with our friend, Kallie, on the topic of narrative development. Kallie explains the importance of narratives (i.e., story-telling) and their implications in the areas of social interaction, academics, and safety/self-advocacy, as well as their cultural and personal relevance. She also discusses some key considerations for teachers, speech therapists and parents when it comes to supporting narrative skill development in their students and children. We hope that you enjoy this conversation!

Visit Kallie on Instagram: @kknighttherapy

*If you'd like to give us a holiday gift, please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast. Happy Holidays!

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We cannot be more excited to welcome our very first podcast guest, Alyssa from Children’s Lit World! Our discussion with Alyssa is packed full of awesome content. Alyssa tells us about her journey to become a 5th grade teacher in Colombia, her popular Instagram reconsider lit series, her advice for parents and educators on choosing books for their children and students, and lastly her tips for raising a bilingual child. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Check out Alyssa on Instagram: @childrenslitworld

And while you’re at it, give us a follow and let us know what you thought about this episode: @languageandliteracycollective

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In this episode we share our 6 reasons why you should give a crap about non-fiction books: 

1. There are tons of high interest non-fiction books

2. Non-fiction books can be a great way to engage and motivate struggling or reluctant readers

3. Non-fiction books allow readers to experience the world around them

4. Non-fiction books foster a sense of inquiry

5. Non-fiction books provide literacy and language rich opportunities

6. Non-fiction books often Include a call to action

After we share our love for non-fiction, we end our episode with a rapid fire game that tests Stephanie's knowledge of children's books. Tune in to find out if she could be stumped!

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In this episode we discuss our second 5 tips for encouraging a love of reading in your child:

6. Offer Choice

7. Make reading social

8. Extend reading beyond the text

9. Celebrate all successes

10. Build a reading life

If you missed the first 5 tips, make sure to check out Episode 3! Thanks for listening!

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