The Reading Project

April is National Poetry Month! What are you planning to do this month to celebrate poetry in your home? If you've got nothing planned yet or you're looking for fun ideas, I've got you covered!

In this episode, I'll let you know why I love poetry and why I think poetry is great for children.

Tune in for five fun ways you can celebrate National Poetry Month at home!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month

Poetry 4 Kids

Wet Concrete: A Mix of Concrete Poems by Bob Raczka

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

Poets.org

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

Parents, you are totally capable of supporting your child as a reader, a writer, and a learner at home!

In this episode, we have a special guest all the way from Australia - Julie Scali. Julie has a background in primary education as well as special needs education. She spent time consulting in schools on learning difficulties. Most recently, she's served the last eight years as the deputy principal leading whole school change in literacy improvement. She runs her own business, Literacy Impact. She is passionate about linking evidence-based practice with what makes the greatest impact in the classroom students' literacy as well as making a link between the school and the home.

Tune in for simple tips that will help you to build a strong base in oral language skills and oral language comprehension at home! These skills will transfer over into reading comprehension and reading language skills.

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Season 2, Episode 16: Literacy on the Go!

Greeking Out

The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers

If you want more from Julie, check out Literacy Impact.

You can also follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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:

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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.

Have you ever read something to your child, with your child or they read something themself - and then, they couldn't remember what they read? Like at all! When this happens, it is a sign of a comprehension issue. They truly can't remember! They didn't understand what they read so they don't know.

In this episode, I deep dive into five things you can do when your child can’t remember what they read. 

Tune in to find out why this might be happening and for actionable tips you can use to support your child in developing better reading comprehension. 

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Sticky Notes

Tutoring Services

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:

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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.

Do you ever wonder what you can be doing at home with your kids to support phonemic awareness and phonological awareness? My guest today says - PLAY GAMES!

Meet Nicole Lace, shes a first-grade classroom teacher who specializes in phonics, Orton-Gillingham, and teaching kids to read the right way. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in International Education. 

Tune in to this episode for an exciting discussion of phonics, phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

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:

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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.

Let's talk picture books! There are so many benefits of reading picture books with your kids. 

If you think your kids have outgrown picture books, keep reading them anyway!

Tune in to this episode and I'll tell you why reading picture books is beneficial, even for older readers!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Harry Potter, the illustrated collection

Dogman: The Supa Epic Collection

Diary of a Whimpy Kid, a complete collection

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:

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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.

Undoubtedly, it's happened to every parent... you're reading with your child and they get stuck on a word. What should you do?

In this episode, I'm joined by Alison Ryan from Learning at the Primary Pond. Alison has worked as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, and reading specialist since 2005 as well as director of curriculum and instruction. She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and has extensive experience working with struggling readers. She holds an MA in Literacy Leadership.

Tune in to this episode to find out the best strategies and ways to support your child when you are reading together and they get stuck!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Goodnight Owl by Greg Pizzoli

Reading Support for Homeschoolers - Facebook group

Special Discount Code for our listeners at Learning at the Primary Pond. Use code phonics25

If you want more from Alison, check out Learning at the Primary Pond. 

You can also follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, 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.

IEPs, accommodations, modifications... OH MY! Join me this week as I chat with Ann Mitchell about helping families navigate the difficult IEP process.

Ann wears many hats! From being a wife, a mom, a grandmom to a certified reading interventionist trained in the Orton-Gillingham method.

Yes, she's busy, but she would not change it for the world. She loves what she does and is so happy you are here. Find out more at Castle Rock Reading Tutor.

Tune in to this episode to find out exactly what an IEP is, the difference between modifications and accommodations, and Ann's best advice for parents who are supporting their child with an IEP.

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Season 2, Episode 17: Could Assistive Technology Help Your Child?

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

If you want more from Ann, check out Castle Rock Reading Tutor.

You can also follow her on Facebook, YouTube, 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.

Ever wonder what a High/Low book is? Well, this is the episode for you! I'll be breaking down exactly what High/Low (or HI/LO) means, what these books are, and why you might want to use them.

Tune in to learn more about finding High/Low books, what to look for, and some recommendations on great High/Low books!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Teachers Make Money Online Virtual Summit for Educators

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney

The Lunch Lady series by Jarrett Krosoczka

Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey

El Defo by Cece Bell

Cam Jansen series by David A. Adler

Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald

Magic Treehouse series by Penguin Random House

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.

Today, we have Kristin Dwyer on the podcast, from Brain Friendly Reading! Her literacy background is simply amazing and she's using it to create products, resources, and trainings that she putting into the hands of educators, homeschoolers, and parents everywhere. 

Kristin combined her background in Montessori and Orton-Gillingham to create a new approach to teaching reading - a unique sequence of instructional strategies. This new approach has already achieved tremendous success for students from kindergarten through middle school. Kristin has trained hundreds of teachers, tutors, parents, and volunteers in this approach.

Kristin is motivated by her love of working with really struggling and defeated readers. She works tirelessly to provide training and individualized coaching at low to no cost through her non-profit organization.

Tune in to this episode to find out more about brain-friendly reading, building automaticity with our learners, and how you can use Kristin's unique approach with your students or children!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

We Shall Read

1st Chart All Together Chart YouTube Video

Brain Friendly Reading Shop

Coupon Code: use GAMES12 for 50% off in the Brain Friendly Reading shop.

If you want more from Kristin, check out Brain Friendly Reading.

You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

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.

If you're a regular here, you already know, my business is called Your Reading Tutor. And as a reading tutor, there is a question I get asked ALL. THE. TIME! Today, we're going to be talking about that question... 

"Does my child need a reading tutor?" or "How do I know if my child needs a reading tutor?" 

In this episode, I'm going to give you a couple of things to look for or to think about if you're wondering if your child could benefit from a reading tutor. Chances are, if you, as the parent, are already wondering if your child needs a tutor, then there's a good chance they might need a tutor. You know your child best!

Tune in for some things to look for and what you can do if you are wondering if your child could use a reading tutor!

Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Teachers Make Money Online Virtual Summit for Educators

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.