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The Reading Project

English, Children-Kids, 4 seasons, 115 episodes, 1 day, 20 hours, 58 minutes
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Hey there! Welcome to The Reading Project podcast where I help you build stronger readers one episode at a time. I am Ashley - Your Reading Tutor - and my experience as an online tutor, classroom teacher, and the mother of a reluctant reader, has allowed me to bring a fun and effective approach to building stronger and more confident readers. I created The Reading Project after working with dozens of families in my business that needed support in helping their readers at home. I want parents to know that you don’t have to be a teacher to help your struggling reader! I’m here to help! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thereadingproject/support
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4.17 Farewell Episode

It's been an incredible journey hosting this podcast. We’ve produced 115 episodes and had nearly 20,000 downloads. The podcast has reached so many families and I’ll forever be grateful and proud of that. In this episode, we're saying goodbye. Tune in as a I recap some of our most impactful episodes and let you know how we can continue to work together to support literacy development. 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! Season 2, Episode 1: Dyslexia Debunked with Emily Gibbons ⁠⁠Season 3 episode 11: How to Support Skills Development in Your Everyday Routines with Melissa Wood Season 3 episode 10: Gameschooling for Language Arts with Cait Curley Season 3 episode 9: Middle School Literacy and How to Expand Vocabulary with Krysta Koppel Season 3 episode 1: How is Reading Being Taught in your Child’s Classroom this School Year with Jill Kohlenberg Season 2 episode 14: Tips to make the most of the library The Book Vs. The Movie - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vs Wonka use code: earlybird in June for $100 Summer Journaling - Narrative writing/art use code: earlybird in June for $100 4 Week Focus - deep dive into a topic of your choice - 1-1 option, flexible times use code: earlybird in June for $100 Your Reading Tutor - TpT Shop 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
5/27/202410 minutes, 39 seconds
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4.16 How to Stop the Summer Slide

Summer is just around the corner! Are you beginning to wonder what the break will mean for your child's literacy skills? In this episode, I cover the summer slide: What it is, and how you can avoid it. Tune in for my top five tips you can follow to help combat the summer slide! And, make sure to listen carefully - I'll be sharing a coupon code with you! 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! ⁠Find a Library Near you!⁠ Motivating Reluctant Readers⁠ Use coupon code: PODCAST for 50% off Epic Books for Kids⁠ ⁠Curiosity Stream⁠ Pinna⁠ Reading Eggs⁠ 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
5/13/202411 minutes, 33 seconds
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4.15 Why Vocabulary Development is Key for Strong Readers with Mindy VanZuiden

In this episode, I'm joined by Mindy VanZuiden, an educator and tutor who places the importance of rapport with students at the top, knowing if the relationship is in place everything else can then fall in line. Mindy is passionate about learning and encourages her students to not only learn to succeed in the academic world but she teaches them important life skills as well. Mindy knew that she wanted to become a teacher so that she might have the opportunity to change the course of a child’s life by helping them reach their full potential. Mindy taught in the public school system for over 15 years. Her Undergraduate degree is in K-12 Physical Education, her Master’s Degree is in Education Leadership, and Mindy is a Certified Dyslexia Specialist through the University of Florida. Mindy has taught in Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Iowa. Stay in touch with Mindy! Follow her on Instagram and Facebook. And, check out Tutorburg. 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! Decoding Dyslexia The Dyslexia Dynamics Conference Scarborough’s Reading Rope Define to Know visual vocabulary cards The Little Old Man Who Could Not Read by Irma Black The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
4/29/202424 minutes, 30 seconds
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4.14 Reading for Fun: Making Time for Books in Our Busy Lives

We often hear about the importance of reading for educational purposes, but reading for fun holds its own unique benefits. In this episode, I'm sharing all about the importance of reading for fun and how families, including busy caregivers, can find more time for it in their lives. 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! Your Reading Tutor TpT store 4.10 Using Children's Books to Help Kids Process Emotions with Hailey Glynn 3.25 Using Picture Books to Teach Social-Emotional Skills with Judd Shaw Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling The Week Junio 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
4/15/202419 minutes
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4.13 Filling Your Home Library with Black Books with Melquea Smith

In this episode, I'm joined by Melquea Smith, a Black, Queer, multi-award-winning children’s book illustrator based in New York, for a discussion about filling your home library with black books! Melquea is an active member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a committee member of #BlackCreatorsHeadquarters. Certified kid at heart, she provides positive and joyful imagery of Black kids and Black families through her art and children’s books. She specializes in illustrating little Black girls of all shapes, colors, and sizes. When not illustrating, you’ll find Melquea watching the newest animated shows and movies, learning all about Japan, studying Spanish with her cat Kilala, and giving her other cat Bumblebee pit-pats on her super fluffy tummy. 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! Free coloring sheet for families: prettykittypaintings.com/color Black Authors And Illustrators: Janelle Harper https://www.janelleharperauthor.com/ Valerie Bolling https://valeriebolling.com/index.html Allen Wells https://www.allenwriteswell.com/books Stacey Byer https://www.instagram.com/stacebyer Reggie Brown https://reggiebrownart.com/books Raissa Figueroa https://rizzyfig.com/books Melquea Smith https://www.prettykittypaintings.com/books Resources of other authors and illustrators to follow prettykittypaintings.com/resources Books The Thingumajig Book of Manners by Irene Keller and Dick Keller Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o and Vashti Harrison 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
4/1/202428 minutes, 33 seconds
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4.12 Developing a Love of Reading with Jody Sperling

In this episode, I'm joined by Jody Sperling for a conversation about helping our kiddos develop a life-long love of reading. Jody Sperling is the author of the Luke in Time mysteries and host of TRBM a podcast for authors who want to get their books into more readers' hands. He’s also hitchhiked across the country and lived out of his van. You can connect with Jody 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! The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Captain Underpants series The Witches by Roald Dahl The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? by Eric Carle Harry Potter series by JK Rowling 2.36 How adding Snacks and Friends can Motivate Readers Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller The Luke in Time Mysteries by Jody Sperling The Henry book series The Chronicles of Narnia book series The School for Good and Evil book series 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
3/11/202425 minutes, 38 seconds
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4.11 Literacy Hacks for Busy Families, Part 2

This is part two of a two-part series on literacy hacks for busy families. Catch part one, here. In this episode, I'm sharing practical and time-efficient tips for parents and caregivers who may have busy schedules but still want to foster a culture of literacy at home. I am going to share 10 different ideas, 5 in this episode and 5 in part one.   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! How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home Martha Speaks Sid the Science Kids Wild Kratts Little Einsteins Magic School Bus Curiosity Stream 3-step Reading Reward System The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Virtual Book 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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send me an email at [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
2/26/202412 minutes, 14 seconds
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4.10 Using Children's Books to Help Kids Process Emotions with Hailey Glynn

In this episode, I'm joined by Hailey Glynn for a conversation about how we can use children's books to help our kiddos process difficult situations and learn more about themselves.   Hailey, a former elementary teacher from Buffalo, NY, unexpectedly ventured into storytelling during the pandemic. Her debut, "When Virona the Corona Came to Town," became an instant hit, sparking Hailey's journey into publishing. Hailey continues to expand her repertoire with other empowering children's books and an activity book that sparks creativity, "The Squiggle Book." Hailey writes and illustrates her own stories and is also the creative force behind Growing With Glynn, her publishing business, where she helps aspiring authors bring their book ideas to life too. The more amazing children's books that are out in the world, the merrier! You can connect with Hailey by visiting her website, ⁠Growing with Glynn⁠, or by finding her on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. 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! Growing with Glynn - TpT Store⁠ 2.35 The Power of Read Alouds for Upper Grades with Terica Butler The Squiggle Book: Creative Doodling For All Ages by Hailey Glynn When Virona the Corona Came to Town by Hailey Glynn Cornelia Spunk Can Learn Next to a Skunk by Hailey Glynn I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
2/12/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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4.5 Supporting Executive Function at Home with Carrie Bonnett

In this episode, I'm joined by executive function coach, Carrie Bonnett. Carrie is a veteran teacher and lifelong listmaker based in Bend, Oregon where she lives with her husband and two children. Carrie works with families all over the United States. Her no-shame approach and the strategies and tools that she teaches empower students to thrive in school and in life, help parents and teachers support their children, and help adults get on top of all that life requires. In addition to coaching, she is also an adjunct instructor for early career teachers at the University of Portland in Oregon. Listen in as we talk about executive function and how we can focus on building executive function skills within our families. For more from Carrie, check out ⁠CarrieBonnett.com⁠ and follow her on ⁠Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! 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! FREE quick-start blueprint to help your student GET THINGS DONE Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare The Executive Function Podcast Seth Perler Bear and Bunny Grow Tomatoes by Bruce Koscielniak 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 [email protected]. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
11/6/202330 minutes, 57 seconds
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Season 2, Episode 35: The Power of Read Alouds for Upper Grades with Terica Butler

I'm so excited for you to meet Dr. Terica Butler. She is a former teacher and believes literacy is a tool to build student identity and ignite in them curiosity about themselves and the world around them.  She spent most of her career supporting literacy initiatives in large urban school districts before creating her business, Apex Education Consulting Solutions, LLC, in 2018. She started her company to meet the professional learning needs of teachers and leaders. Then she decided to add a student solution service during the pandemic. And here we are two years later, she has refined the model into virtual literacy learning pods for grades 3-5.  In addition, Dr. Terica likes to spend time outside in the garden, listening to music and spending quality time with her loved ones. In this episode, we talk about the power of read-alouds.  Tune in for some really specific reasons why read-alouds are amazing and for some really easy tips and action items for you when you are picking out a read-aloud for your family. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes Book Nook Freebie The Vanderbeekers by Karina Yan Glaser @themulticulturalclassroom @helpingkidsrise @ainarasbookshelf Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker  If you want more from Terica, check out here. You can also follow her on Facebook or 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
5/6/202236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Season 2, Episode 26: Modifications and Accommodations with Ann Mitchell

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
2/18/202219 minutes, 11 seconds
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Season 2, Episode 21: 5 Things Every Struggling Reader Needs

In this solo episode, Ashley is talking about the five things that every struggling reader needs to succeed: Specific and positive feedback  Texts that they can read  Texts that they want to read  A reading model Set aside blocks of time in their schedule for reading Tune in for some snackable tips to help your reader find and feel reading success! Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Season 2, Episode 19: 4 Reading Error-Correction Tips & Tricks Season 2, Episode 20: Tips for Raising Confident Readers Season 1, Episode 20: Helping Your Child Pick a Just Right Book  Reading A-Z How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
1/14/202211 minutes, 24 seconds
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Season 2, Episode 20: Tips for Raising Confident Readers

In this episode, I'm joined by Adelle Southall. She's a former elementary teacher turned online tutor. She specializes in helping early readers and struggling readers build confidence as they blossom into fluent readers.  When she's not tutoring, you can find Adele cooking up something yummy in her kitchen binging on the latest trending show on Netflix. Tune in as Adelle shares her top tips for raising confident readers. Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: How to Create a Cozy Book Nook in Your Home Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry and Edward Herrmann The Little House on the Praire series by Laura Ingalls Wilder If you want more from Adelle, check out Adelle Tutors. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
1/7/202233 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 20: Helping Your Child Pick a Just Right Book

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
6/11/202112 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 19: How to Raise a Reader

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: 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
6/4/202114 minutes, 33 seconds
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Episode 18: How to Keep Your Kids Reading All Summer

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thereadingproject/support
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