The Reading Project

One thing we haven't spent much time talking about on this podcast is spelling. Well, that all changes now! Today's guest is the incredible Casey Harrison. She is the founder and owner of Wimberley Dyslexia and Learning Center. It's a center focused on providing Dyslexia therapy and literacy services through structured literacy and a social-emotional approach. She is a licensed dyslexia therapist, certified structured literacy dyslexia specialist, and certified academic language therapist with over 24 years of educational experience!

Casey also founded the Dyslexia Classroom, an online hub for parents and teachers featuring free resources, a community, and courses. 

In this episode, Casey shares some really awesome, unique, and new ways of thinking about spelling. 

If you'd like to follow Casey, you can find her on Facebook and Instagram.

Want to learn how to use the Sound to Print approach with high-frequency words. Check out this great resource from Casey!

Shows Casey recommends: Sounder & Friends and Wallykazam!

Apps Casey recommends: The OG Card Deck

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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

I'm so excited to welcome Emily Gibbons of The Literacy Nest to The Reading Project Podcast. She is a mom of four and an educator who loves creating and blogging about all things literacy. As a certified Orton Gillingham educator, she seeks to provide resources that assist teachers, families, and children with all aspects of structured literacy and dyslexia. 

In this episode, Emily chats with me about the basics of dyslexia. We talk about what it is, what parents should be watching for if they suspect their child might be struggling with dyslexia, and what advice she can give families who are in this position, or who already know they have a child that has dyslexia. 

If you want to follow Emily and The Literacy Nest, check out her website and the links below!

Facebook or Instagram

The Literacy Nest Teachers Pay Teachers Store 

Word List Builder (For 10% off, use coupon code WLB10)

Don't forget to check out the Building Readers For Life: The Literacy Nest Online Summer Conference 2021 and the Tutor Success Academy!  

And grab some of her Decodable Readers!

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Instagram

Pinterest

Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

In this episode, I'm excited to tell you a little bit more about homeschooling! Particularly about what learning at home over this last year has been like for my family and for me as both teacher and mom. Guys, I'm going to bare it all to you. These are my personal thoughts on what it's been like for me, but I bet many of you can relate as you also took on these new roles this year. And, I'm also going to share the insights I've gained this year from working with some really fantastic families.

Tune in for some real, honest, and raw thoughts on what it's like to be both mom and teacher. I'm hoping you can relate or learn something new!

In this episode, I mention the Ultimate Homeschooling Bundle.

Grab the bundle, here.

Or sign up for the webinar, here.

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

This episode is going to be a little different because I'm going to be talking about writing instead of reading. I have done many episodes on all different kinds of literacy but I haven't talked a lot about the writing side of things. In the coming months, I will be talking more about writing, spelling, and developing stronger habits in those areas.

It's not always the case that if you have a reluctant reader you will also have a reluctant writer, but it does happen quite a bit. Today, I'm going to give you some strategies and some options for things you can try with your kiddo if they are very reluctant to write.

Additional resources mentioned in this episode:

Draw - Write - Now

Rory's Story Cubes

Done for You! Reading and Writing Games

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to claim your spot in my summer reading program, right here!

Summer Reading Program - Upside Down Magic - July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

Today, we're going to talk about independent reading and how and WHY you should work with your child to develop this habit.

You may be wondering what I even mean when I say independent reading. Independent reading is when your child is reading on their own with no assistance from you. Oftentimes, students who independently read are stronger students overall. There is a connection between independent reading and reading excellence.

Not every child is going to begin to independently read by choice on their own. It is a skill and habit that we need to help them develop. I can say from personal experience that the more your child develops a habit of independent reading the more they are going to read. The more a child reads and practices their reading skills the better they are going to become at reading. And, the more a child reads the more exposure they have to the way words are spelled, the way language works and is used, and it gives them the opportunity to learn new vocabulary. This is why it is so important for us to help our children develop an independent reading habit.

So, today I am going to give you a couple of tips that you can do at home to help your child develop an independent reading habit.

In this episode, I mention my guide to creating a Book Nook in Your Home and my 3-Step Reading Reward System. 

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Instagram

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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to claim your spot in my summer reading program, right here!

Summer Reading Program - Upside Down Magic - July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

Last week, I asked for podcast topic suggestions and this was one that was submitted by a listener... How do you help your child choose a book that is just right for them? So, today, I'll be sharing two simple strategies to help you help your child pick the perfect book for his/her reading level!

Have you ever wondered how to help your child pick a book? Maybe you’re worried that the books they are picking are too hard or too easy.

You’re not alone. 

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re standing in a bookstore or library. I get asked all the time, “How do I know if my child is picking the right books?” That’s what we’re going to talk about today!

And it really is important for them to be reading just the right books. Just right books help to build confidence, reading skills, and fluency as a reader.

Today, I will give you two tools you can use to get started picking Just Right Books.

And, after the episode, head over to Instagram and save/screenshot the graphics that corresponds with this episode, Episode 20: Helping Your Child Pick a Just Right Book. Store them on your phone for reference next time you're choosing a book with your child!

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to claim your spot in my summer reading program, right here!

Summer Reading Program - Upside Down Magic - July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

If you've been on social media recently, you've probably seen the hashtag #raisingreaders. Maybe, it has you wondering what exactly it means to raise a reader. Maybe, you're also wondering how you can raise a reader, too? That's exactly what I want to talk to you about this week. 

In this episode, I'll answer two very important questions:

1. What does it mean to raise a reader? 

2. How can a regular family go about raising readers?

Keep listening for the answers to those two questions and so you can get started #raisingreaders!

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Instagram

Pinterest

Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to claim your spot in my summer reading programs, right here!

Summer Reading Program - Upside Down Magic - July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

This past week on Facebook I saw a mom ask the following question, "Parents of readers - how do you go about keeping your kids reading all summer?"

Now, I know if there is one person out there asking this question, there are likely many more wondering the same thing.

In today's episode, I'm going to answer this exact question: How do you keep your kids reading all summer long? I'm going to offer you 10 different things you can do this summer! All you have to do is pick which ones you think will work for your child and your family. 

FREE Resources Mentioned in This Episode

3-Step Reading Reward System

How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Virtual Book Club

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!

And don't forget to claim your spot in my summer reading programs, right here!

Summer Reading Program - Upside Down Magic - July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

In this solo episode, I share one of my favorite subjects, Children’s books and movies! 

My house is screen-friendly, my kids play video games and have screen time. But, it's also important to me that we make the screen time connect to learning. In our homeschool day, they have “learning screen time” and “choice screen time.” "Learning screen time" is a great opportunity to pull in books and their companion movies.

Check out this episode for my top 3 reasons to read and watch children’s books with movies this week! And get a sneak peek inside my upcoming summer reading programs, too!

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Or follow me on my website at Your Reading Tutor.

And don't forget to check out my summer reading programs, right here!

Session 1/Group 1: June 14th - July 9th -Reading Upside Down Magic

Session 1/Group 2: June 14th - July 9th - Reading Harriet the Spy

Session 2/Group 1: July 19th - August 13th Reading The Spiderwick Chronicles

Session 2/Group 2: July 9th - August 13th Reading Wonder

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.

In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about the dreaded summer slide! As we're all preparing to wrap up another school year and head into the summer, I'll bet a lot of you are thinking, "Where's my kid at right now?" or "What has this last year been like?" 

We can't deny the COVID pandemic has changed the landscape of your child's education in the last year. Maybe, your kids have been in and out of school. Maybe they haven't received the same services they were getting previous to this. It is different. And a lot of families are wondering what impact those differences are going to have on their children and their educations. 

Have you found yourself asking, "Are my kids behind?" or "What can I do to help?" or "Where do we go from here?" Today, I'm going to share with you five things you can do this summer to help prevent any summer slide.

If you want to follow me on Social Media I can be found at the following links:

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Or follow me on my website at Your Reading Tutor. 

And don't forget to join my FREE 5-Day Email Challenge, STOP the Summer Slide!

Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.