The Reading Project

Have you heard of book trailers? They're really fun!  In this solo episode, we're covering what they are and why I love them! Tune in for...  My top three reasons to use book trailers with your kids and students. A fun bonus activity to work on with your students or kids. A list of the steps to follow to make your own book trailer and what to include in your book trailer.  If you ha...

In this episode, I share an amazing interview with Emily Laidlaw. We're talking about letter confusion - what it is and how to address it at home! Emily has worked in private and public schools in various capacities, including as program director for students with learning differences and as a reading interventionist. She's tutored in person and online for several years now. She has a passion for...

Parents often ask about the best online tools for reading and writing. There are A LOT out there. Some are better than others and some will be a better fit for you and your learner. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning.  In this solo episode, I'm sharing five of my favorite online tools for reading and writing. These are the exact tools we use in our house to homeschool our kids...

It's that time of year - back to school! Let me ask you a question... do you know if your child is learning structured literacy or whole language in their classroom this year? If you don't know, this episode is for you! In our season 3 premiere, I'm joined by Jill Kohlenberg. Jill is an educator who spent many years teaching Kindergarten and Pre-K followed by teaching 4th-grade and 5th-grade readi...

I'm so excited to kick off the 3rd season of The Reading Project Podcast in just one week - August 29, 2022.  Wondering what you can expect in season three? Well, this season, we'll be releasing episodes on Mondays instead of Fridays. Our weekly episodes will alternate between short and sweet solo episodes and interviews with educators. We have some awesome episodes planned for you beginning...

This is the final episode of season 2! Whoa, it's been a great season with lots of incredible tips and guests.  As each school year comes to a close, usually I start to see questions pop up on Facebook and in parenting groups. "How can I keep my kid reading this summer?" So, today we are talking about the top 10 things that you can do during the summer to keep your kids reading! Now, don't wo...

If you're a parent or caregiver who has ever thought, "I should start a book club for my kids!" You're in for a treat! In this episode, I'm joined by the very creative and inspiring Dachelle McVey. Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of three who knows the struggle of getting kids excited for reading, especially the classics! This is why she created Literary Adventures for Kids , a full language...

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 he...

Summer is just around the corner! Are you begining 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 Episo...

In this episode, I share a very special interview with Courtney Niblick. Courtney is a kindergarten teacher, and she has a son who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia.  When she received her son's dyslexia diagnosis, she decided to dive in and learn everything she could about teaching children how to read. And that's when she discovered the Science of Reading! She's here with us today to tal...

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...

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 princip...

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 rea...

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 Educat...

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 Col...

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 app...

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...

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 Summ...

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 seque...

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...

Today we're interviewing Meagan Beam. Megan has a love and a passion for teaching literacy with a multi-sensory approach. And I'm not kidding when I say passion, you're gonna hear it in her voice!  Meagan majored in Special Education at Clemson University and has a Master's Degree in reading with an elementary focus from Grand Canyon University. She also has two certifications in Orton-Gillin...

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...

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 f...

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-G...

In this episode, we have a really special guest. Her name is Jill Loesch, and she's a veteran teacher and coach living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her career spans over 24 years within the areas of pre-K through grade 2 classroom teacher, Kindergarten through grade 5 Literacy Resource Teacher, Kindergarten through grade 5 differentiation specialist, and Kindergarten through grade 5 academic and min...