The ReadPlayTalk Podcast

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay talk with Cynthia Patiño who is a Family Engagement Facilitator for Mesquite ISD.

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Joy Vroonland about implementing ReadPlayTalk as a grandparent. To learn more about Mesquite ISD’s LENA Start Program, click here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start For ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home: Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

In this episode, we are talking with Yvonne Lave who is the Special Events and Sponsorship Coordinator for Mesquite Parks and Recreation. Learn more about Mesquite Parks and Recreation here: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/214/Parks-Recreation Learn more about ReadPlayTalk here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/ Follow ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at ho...

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay are talking with Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Ángel Rivera about his new position and his hopes and plans for Mesquite ISD.

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay talk with MISD Superintendent Emeritus Dr. David Vroonland about his hope and vision for the future of ReadPlayTalk in Mesquite and beyond.

This episode is part two of a two episode series with Dr. Audrey Robinson, who is a play therapist at Mesquite ISD’s Family Support Center. In this episode, we are talking with Audrey about giving kids choices. Dr. Audrey Robinson’s YouTube Videos: Setting Limits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijmgbkdxrVc&t=1s Giving Choices (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUflCbejN1w&t=1s Gi...

This episode is part one of a two episode series with Dr. Audrey Robinson, who is a play therapist at Mesquite ISD’s Family Support Center. In this episode, we are talking with Audrey about setting limits with our kids. The Mesquite ISD Family Support Center offers free counseling services for MISD students and their families. Call (972) 882-7776 to learn more.  Watch Dr. Audrey Robinson’s YouTube...

In this episode, we are talking with Brittaney Robinson who is the Regional Lead of Early Childhood Partnerships at LENA and enjoys cultivating relationships with new and prospective early childhood partners. Prior to her work with LENA, she served as a teacher, non-profit leader, K-8 school founder, and education consultant. She’s dedicated her career to expelling inequities in education to ensur...

In this episode Jack and Lindsay talk about how community and school events help us spread the message of ReadPlayTalk. They also give all of the details for what you need to know about the upcoming ReadPlayTalk Festival.  2021 ReadPlayTalk Festival Saturday, October 30 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Town East Mall (in the parking lot under the Mall’s main marquee) Find more information on our Facebook event...

In this episode we are talking with Jean Pricer, who is the Pre-K Facilitator for Mesquite ISD. We’ll talk with her about ways that parents can help prepare their child for school and how they can help their child succeed during the school year. 

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay talk with Chandra Courtney, a parent who participated in Mesquite ISD's LENA Start program in the spring of 2021. Chandra will tell us about her experience with the program and why families with children under the age of three should also participate in an upcoming LENA Start session. 

In this episode we are talking with Sarah Dawson, who is the children’s librarian at the north branch of the Mesquite Public Library. She will tell us about the resources that are offered at the library, the library’s summer reading program, and about how the library is participating at the summer pop ups with The ReadPlayTalk Bus.  Mesquite Public Library Website - https://www.cityofmesquite.com/...

In this episode Jack and Lindsay talk with Emma McDonald, who is the Library Systems Manager for Mesquite ISD. She tells us about the district’s upcoming summer reading challenge as well as the district’s goal to read 21 million pages this year. Mesquite Reads was created to build a sense of community among readers within Mesquite.  Follow Mesquite Reads on Facebook here .  Learn more about Mesqui...

In this episode, Jack will be talking with Lindsay about why and how she turned her kids into Screen Free Kids. Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250146550/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LA9WXXZPPTRO&dchild=1&keywords=glow+kids+how+screen+addiction+is+hijacking+our+kids&qid=1619457985&sprefix=glow+kids%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3 -Nearl...

In this episode Jack and Lindsay talk with the Mesquite ISD's Coordinator for Elementary Language Arts, Andrea Bailey, about the free ReadPlayTalk Parenting Classes that are being offered by Mesquite ISD Community Education this spring.

In episode 13, Jack and Lindsay chat with ReadPlayTalk Community Board Member and founder of Puzzle Piece Kids, Natalie Evans. With Natalie’s speech pathology background, we talk about the importance of “talk” for a child and what consistent conversation does for them emotionally and mentally. The mission of Puzzle Piece Kids is to enhance the lives of children and teens by helping them find their...

In this episode, we are talking with MISD Trustee, Eddie Rose, about the new and highly anticipated ReadPlayTalk Bus!

In episode 11, Jack and Lindsay talk with Daniel Norwood, Mesquite ISD social studies coordinator and member of the Leadership and Empowerment Team (LET), on how to talk to your kids about race and why those conversations are important. LET's goal is to knock down any racial-, cultural-, or gender-related obstacles to ensure students have the most equitable learning environments to become the lead...

In this episode Jack and Lindsay talk with Kelly Smith, a behavioral specialist for Mesquite ISD. Kelly is an expert on Love & Logic and claims that these principles and tricks can be used on all ages! Hear Kelly Smith on The Witty & Gritty Podcast at the link below https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-60-how-to-change-behavior-kelly-smith-soyb/id1469847778?i=1000486523579 Love an...

In this episode Jack and Lindsay interview Dr. Audrey Robinson, a play therapist at Mesquite ISD’s Family Support Center.  The Family Support Center is a resource center for all Mesquite ISD students and their families. It is a partnership with Texas A&M Commerce and Mesquite ISD. You can find more information about the Family Support Center at this website - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/resour...

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay interview Daniel Ruvalcaba, a LEP testing coordinator for Mesquite ISD.  Here are some links and notes that might be helpful! MISD 3 year-old PreK Program Enrollment and Info -  https://www.mesquiteisd.org/academics/prek3 MISD 4 year-old PreK Program Enrollment and Info -  https://www.mesquiteisd.org/academics/prek MISD ESL/Bilingual Info -  https://www.mesquiteis...

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay have a conversation about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families, businesses, and the Mesquite community in general. These past few months have forced us to adapt, no doubt, but what if we could use these adaptations for our benefit? Listen to this episode to learn how we can still read, play, and talk at home during a global pandemic.  www.readplaytalk.c...

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay talk with Mesquite ISD's Library Systems Manager, Emma McDonald, about the district's summer reading program, Mesquite Reads. This program offers so much more than logging minutes! Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk with Andrea Bailey, MISD's Coordinator for Elementary Language Arts and Reading, about how instruction has evolved in the classroom over the last several years. Andrea tells us about the MISD Design Team and the research they have done to help better teacher's instruction, which in turn helps students to be better prepared for the rest of their educational career and beyon...

In this episode, Jack and Lindsay explain what our ReadPlayTalk Community Partnerships look like and also highlight some of the businesses and organizations around the Mesquite community that support the initiative.