The Reading Project

We're back with season 4! In this episode, I'm joined by Scotti Weintraub of Reframe Parenting. Scotti Weintraub is the mom of 2 teen boys. After supporting her own struggling children, she's using her hard-won experience to save other parents time and heartache with her business, Reframe Parenting. She loves nothing more than helping other parents find the knowledge & resources they need. Listen in as we talk about the signs that your child might be struggling in school and what you can do as a parent to advocate for them! For more from Scotti, check out Reframe Parenting and follow her on Instagram! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support! 2.23: Does Your Child Need a Reading Tutor? The School Struggle Checklist Ross Greene, Ph.D. books 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. Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com. 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 year, Banned Book Week is October 1-7. In this episode, I'm taking on a controversial topic... reading banned books with your children. Tune in for an explanation of why some books get banned and ten questions to consider before reading banned books with your kiddos. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support! To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Bridge to Terribithia by Katherine Patterson Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 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. Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com. 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 joined by Aly Young. Aly's background in psychology and sociology led her to explore her passion for education and learning by teaching in various settings, from public, to private, to charter. In each school, Aly noticed that kids always struggled with the material, not because they weren't smart or trying, but because the approach was wrong. Aly noticed these struggling learners because she's been there and she's seen how the system fails so many children who learn differently. So, she decided to do something about it! Aly created The Learning Lab, a place where children’s learning styles are acknowledged and embraced. Listen in as we talk about best practices for teaching students with dyslexia and practical tips for supporting your dyslexic learner at home! For more from Aly, check out The Learning Lab and follow her on Instagram and Facebook! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support! Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D. The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. J. Siegel The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 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. Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com. 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.

It's our season 3 finale! Wow, I can't beleive how incredible this season has been! Tune in as we take a stroll down memory lane, get a sneak peek at what's to come over the summer, and I'll offer my opinion on the debate over whether kids should take the summer off or keep tutoring. Stick around until the end for all of the details on my fun summer family reading challenge! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 3.36 Keep Your Child Learning All Summer! Tutoring services Pokemon Summer Reading Club Summer Challenge! BINGO card You can reach me at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com with podcast feedback 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 episode, we're discussing how to avoid summer learning loss with your children.Summer break is a wonderful time for kids to relax, explore new activities, and enjoy some much-needed downtime. However, studies have shown that students can experience learning loss during this period, commonly known as the "summer slide." But don't worry! Tune in as I share some great strategies to keep your children engaged and learning all summer long. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Virtual Book Club Pokemon Summer Reading Club 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 episode, I'm breaking down reading levels and the different types of systems used for leveling. Tune in for a brief overview of five different methods/types of levels, how they work, and what they tell us! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Reading A-Z Raz-Kids 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 episode, I'm joined by Margie Figueroa. Margie is a wife, mom, and Founder and Lead Teacher of Funshine Educational Services, a small business that provides online learning opportunities including tutoring, homeschool help, and parent coaching. She has 13 years of classroom experience and 1 year of Instructional Coaching experience and she has a passion for educating children. She believes in developing relationships with kids and that learning should be FUN! Tune in as we chat about the five questions every parent or caregiver should be asking at parent-teacher conferences! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher During a Parent-Teacher Conference Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud Summer Clubs Wonder by R.J. Palacio Learn more about Angie by visiting Funshine Education Blog. You can connect with her on Instagram! 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 episode, I'm joined by return guest, Emily Gibbons! She is a mom of four and an educator who loves creating, sharing, and talking about all things literacy. As a certified Orton-Gillingham educator and dyslexia specialist, she strives to provide resources that assist teachers, families, and children with all aspects of structured literacy and dyslexia. In this episode, we're talking all about decodable books and texts! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 2.1 Dyslexia Debunked with Emily Gibbons Tutor Success Academy Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong Primary Phonics Whole Phonics Phonic Books Fly Leaf Publishing Simple Words Books High Noon Books Saddleback Publishing The Toucan Series Sprouting Seeds by Emily Gibbons Millionaires for the Month by Stacy McAnulty - Other books by the same author: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, The World Emnds in April Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp by Laurance Housman Waffles and Pancake by Drew Brockington Elephant and Piggy by Mo Willems Learn more about Emily by visiting The Literacy Nest. You can connect with her on Instagram or Facebook. And, check out her podcast, Together in Literacy! 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.

April is National Poetry Month, so this week I am sharing my favorite types of poems for kids: Haikus and Limericks! I love using these types of poetry with children because they are short to read and write, so they aren’t overwhelming for our growing readers.  Tune in as I explain what haikus and limericks are, and share some examples that kids will enjoy. At the end of the episode, I'll share a special writing challenge for you and your family! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Funny poems to read Rhyming Haiku DogKu Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks Perfectly Poetic: Zoo Animal Haikus 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 episode, I'm happy to share a conversation with Lisa Parnello. Lisa is a dyslexia expert with over 15 years of experience including public schools, and private schools, with a primary focus on students with learning differences such as dyslexia, and dysgraphia. She started her career teaching general education students and discovered her heart was set on helping the children who struggled the most. She earned her M.Ed. in special education and has since dedicated her life to helping the most struggling learners. She is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Therapist and a Wilson Credentialed Trainer. Lisa served as the Lower School Director of Sand Hill School at CHC in Palo Alto before expanding Parnello Education Services. She trains and guides teachers as they develop into successful special education instructors including mentoring teachers and instructional coaching. Tune in to this episode for the next steps parents can take after getting a dyslexia diagnosis for their child, an explanation of what a dyslexia therapist does, and book recommendations for parents and kids. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A. and Fernette F. Eide M.D. Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz MD Thank you, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Tom's Special Talent by Kate Gaynor It's Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos and Nuria Roca Dyslexia Devoted podcast For 10% off Lisa's online courses, use coupon code: READINGPROJECT Learn more about Lisa by visiting Parnello Education Services. You can connect with her on Instagram or Facebook. 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.

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 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 episode, I'm joined by Spanish teacher, Sandy Jackson! Sandy is a Spanish teacher turned tutor that helps families bring Spanish into their homes in easy and approachable ways. She is a mother of two toddlers and has used her experience in the classroom and in her personal life to create Spanish with Sandy: her tutoring business. Sandy provides families of all proficiencies a starting point to build their Spanish and ways to implement and reinforce it at home. Sandy offers programs that not only help young language learners start their Spanish-speaking journeys wherever they are but also bring their adults along with them through guides and support within the programs. If she's not doing LIVE lessons, she's adding to her Podcast: Spanish with Sandy, which offers useful phrases for the whole family. Tune in as we talk about the connection between learning to read and learning a new language and how we, as parents, caregivers, and educators, can help our kiddos tackle these new skills. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Duolingo The Language and Literacy Connection - Interview with Danielle Kent Rosetta Stone Jose Luis Orosco Uno, Dos, Tres Andres Understand the Difference Between Bics and Calp Todos a dormir by Yael Frankel For 10% of Sandy's programs, Aprende con Sandy (3-6-year-olds) or Cuentos con Sandy (7-11-year-olds) Use code: MARCH Learn more about Sandy by visiting Spanish With Sandy. You can connect with her on Instagram. 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.

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I love watching the grass get greener, the trees grow their new leaves and the flowers bloom. The promise of a new day and growth in all areas. In this episode, I'm sharing ways you can help your children and students “spring into reading”! Tune in for  10 simple and actionable activities you can do with your kids to get them excited about reading!  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home FREE Reading Rewards System The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Virtual Book Club 3.8 5 Podcasts My 10-Year-Old is Loving Right Now 2.7 Online Learning Tools for Parents & Educators Epic! Books for Kids 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.

A few weeks ago, I shared episode 3.24: Make Word Study Fun! Today, I'd like for you to check out this re-released episode from season 2 featuring Diane Talbot all about word study. I hope you enjoy! I am super excited to bring you, Diane Talbot, as a guest to the podcast. She is the owner of Spiral Skills Tutoring in Boulder, Colorado, and Metamorphic Word Study which provides Orton-Gillingham-aligned word study, training, and products. She's a frequent speaker and has all kinds of amazing certifications in the field of education. Today, she's going to talk to us about word study! Specifically, what it is, what it means, and why it's important to include in reading and literacy instruction. Diane has offered a special Word Study freebie JUST for our podcast listeners. You can grab it right here! If you'd like to reach out to Diane, you can contact her at diane@spiralskillstutoring.com Follow along with her on Facebook - Spiral Skills Tutoring, Metamorphic Word, or join her Facebook Community for learners studying and sharing insights about the structure and meaning of the English language. You can also find Diane on - Spiral Skills Tutoring and Metamorphic Word. And, check out her websites for Spiral Skills Tutoring and Metamorphic Word. Diane mentioned a helpful app she loves using with her family: EtymOnline! 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 episode, we're going to talk about what I want families to know about reading. Tune in for five things I think it is so important for families to know  Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get on my summer waitlist! Send me an email to yourreadingtutoronline@gmail.com and use the subject line: Summer Waitlist! Sold a Story 3.24 Make Word Study Fun! 3.22 20 Ways to Read and Write Beyond the Pages of a Book 3.20 Using Music to Increase Fluency and Motivate Reluctant Readers 3.12 Help! My Child Doesn't Like to Read 2.36: How adding Snacks and Friends can Motivate Readers 2.29 Play These Word Games with Your Kids! with Nicole Lace 2.12 Use Video Games to Motivate Reluctant Readers and Encourage Executive Function Skills 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.