The Reading Project

Are your children doing Word Study at school? A listener recently told me that her kids are doing Word Study at school and they don't have anything nice to say about it...

In this episode, I'm talking all about Word Study. What it is, why it's important, and how you can make it more fun for your kids!

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If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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.

Here at the Reading Project Podcast, we love storytelling! 

In this episode, I'm joined by Merideth Kelly, the founder and creator of Storitopia. Storitopia is a new podcast player just for kids! It was created to give both kids and caregivers a tool to discover awesome content. Storitopia's goal is to create a community where stories are shared, discovery and learning are encouraged, and storytelling is used as a way for kids to make connections, create togetherness, and foster empathy and understanding.  

Merideth left the traditional workforce pre-pandemic. She always dreamed of building her own business with an impact that she could be proud of.  So, she designed and created the Storitopia app. This has been a huge project for her and she is incredibly proud of the work she has done!

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If you want more from Merideth and Storitopia, check them out on Instagram. You can also check out their website, here.

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

I'm back with a short episode packed full of great ideas for how you can inspire your child to read and write in fun and creative ways!

I’m all about creative thinking, life hacks, and finding ways to reach children that are struggling as readers and writers. 

Tune in as I share 20 ways to create more opportunities for your children to read and write BEYOND the pages of a book.  Reading and writing are very intertwined, so you’ll see some of these are heavier on reading or writing but know that your child will be working on and developing important literacy skills while doing these activities. 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah Travers to The Reading Project Podcast.

Sarah is a former primary school teacher turned online reading tutor. She's a mama to two girls, one of which she's just started teaching to read. She is part of an ex-pat family from the UK and currently lives in Germany. Like many families, they connect with family and friends using video calls and have been trying to make reading part of this experience.

Tune in to this episode as we talk about using your virtual village to support raising readers in your home!

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If you want more from Sarah, check her out on Instagram and Facebook. You can also check out her website, here.

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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 very exciting solo episode, we are going to talk about how you can use music to help your child with their reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.

We'll start by discussing exactly what fluency is. Then, we'll look at using favorite and familiar songs to encourage and engage reluctant readers.

Tune in for a really fun way to encourage fluency, improve comprehension, and build vocabulary!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

I'm so excited to welcome Olivia Richardson to The Reading Project Podcast. 

Olivia is a reading interventionist and first-year, 1st-grade teacher. After school, she uses her signature 3-step framework to help her students master phonics quickly so they can finally read their favorite books!

Tune in to this episode where we'll be discussing learningg styles and tips for teaching your students how they best learn!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you want more from Olivia, check her out on Instagram. You can also check out her website, here.

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

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

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

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.

Have you ever wondered what to do when you're reading with your kiddo at home and they make a mistake? In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Lindsey Norton. Lindsey is a former classroom teacher turned private tutor. She's the owner of Kids Tutoring Online and she's been educating preschoolers-fifth graders since 2014.

Lindsey is 100% committed to the Science of Reading and using Orton-Gillingham methods for all students. Lindsey is on pace to become a certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner at the Associate level by May of 2022.

Tune in to this episode as we chat about error correction and feedback for students. Lindsey offers four great tips for how to handle this tricky situation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

If you'd like more from Lindsey, check out Kids Tutoring Online.

You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so right here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

Let me introduce you to Laurie Molnar. Laurie is a certified Level OG (Orton-Gillingham) practitioner with over 35 years of experience teaching students in public, private, and homeschool settings. She is also a learning disability and dyslexia specialist.

Laurie knows we all learn best and are willing to make mistakes when we are relaxed and happy. Learning is a process and it’s important to celebrate progress over perfection. As a private tutor for years, Laurie is always looking for the best ways to show students what they are doing right, so she can help them understand what they need to practice.

In this episode, we discuss effective and gentle ways to help beginning or struggling readers build confidence in reading without guessing!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

If you'd like more from Laurie, check out her Kitchen Table Learners.

You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so right here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.

I'm often asked for more episodes about writing, helping reluctant writers, or tips and tricks for getting kids to write more.

In this episode, I'm joined by Liz Ward. Liz is a writing teacher who has 12 years of experience as a brick-and-mortar teacher. She is currently a teacher librarian and teaches writing classes part-time on Outschool. She has two kids ages two and five and her favorite book series is Wings of Fire. 

In this episode, Liz is going to share more about ways to encourage reluctant writers. 

Tune in to find out some of the cool things Liz is doing with kids and writing in her Outschool classes.

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

If you want more from Liz, check her out on Instagram or Pinterest. You can also check out her class on Outschool here. 

You can also follow her on

If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!

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

Facebook, Instagram, and 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.