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Literacy 

Welcome to my podcast! I started this show in an effort to educate the public about the importance of literacy, especially when we have kids to look out for! I reference my time as an elementary schoolteacher & tutor + my current experience as a children's author & mama of 2 littles to address the biggest literacy issues facing us today. 

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Kiwico Crates

10/5/2020

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My 2-year-old gets the Koala crate & my almost 4-year-old gets the Kiwi crate. (I might add that he is very scientifically motivated & oriented, so that's why I chose an older, engineer/builder type crate for him.) 

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Podcast Show Notes (Episode 13)

9/29/2020

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​PODCAST NOTES:
Discover Talking Pen: http://www.discovertalkingpen.com?aff=7

KIWI Co link: kiwi-crate.7eer.net/xxERy
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  1. Slingerland Institute (mentioned in our discussion) 
    • https://slingerland.org/Home  
    • https://www.theliteracynest.com/ 
    • www.theliteracynest.com/2020/07/8-websites-to-find-summer-reading-ideas-for-struggling-readers.html 
  2. Video Interview about diagnosing dyslexia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp5Z8Tgn_uE&feature=youtu.be

TIPS FOR READING WITH KIDS: 
  1. When they get stuck on a word, have them look at the vowel first, & then identify the root or base word.
  2. Find something they can read & are interested in.
  3. Give phonics pronunciation tips like: make your lips horizontal & tight & then form the “beee” sound. 
  4. Have kids listen to audio books or text while they're following along visually (in a book.)  
  5. Play with words & sounds (what sound does "s" make? What words start with "s?") 
Episode at: 
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KIWICO

9/22/2020

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www.youtube.com/kiwico

If you'd like to check out what a subscription with KiwiCo can bring, check the Youtube link above. I have a code for 50% off your first month of a 6 or 12-month subscription!
My kids have gotten the Koala Crate (for 2-4 years old) & Kiwi Crate for my older engineer-minded son (for ages 5-8.) I kind of want to try out the Doodle or Tinker crate, myself.
What's great about KiwiCo is that they have different, individualized crates for each age group & all their crates are STEM themed; there is both scientific and reading material included in each crate & it is delivered monthly.  (You have the option of adding a book along with the reading material pamphlet that is provided in the crate.) This code ends on October 4th. 
These crates make great birthday or Christmas gifts & they also are a thoughtful annual gift; the gift that keeps on giving! #ad  #sponsored
Also, just a sidenote, but I love the DIY projects posted on the website & most of those projects you most likely have the materials for right at home! We have done the melted crayon artwork & glow-in-the-dark star jars; I'd love to hear what you try out with your littles!  
DIY Blog link: www.kiwico.com/diy

*Note: This promotion only runs through October 4th, so act fast!

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Episode 12 Show Notes: Audiobooks

9/14/2020

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Podcast Episode #12: Audiobooks
Instagram: @katie.s.lit
http://discovertalkingpen.com/
Kiwi Co crates code: LEARN30
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Audiobook studies:
  • https://www.readingrockets.org/article/listen-and-learn-audio-books
  • file:///C:/Users/Office/Downloads/TheImpactofAudiobooksonReadingComprehensionandEnjoyment.pdf (Case Study) -- Christopher R. Wagar, 2016

Websites & Resources:
  • https://learningally.org/
  • https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
  • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr3UiTRCJBtCkxEgJ037ERBFqnlq-bZVi
  • http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/odysseyaward/odysseypast
  • Read Aloud Revival Podcast Episode #156: https://readaloudrevival.com/156
  • The Read Aloud Family, by: Sarah Mackenzie
  • https://landing.chirpbooks.com/covers_v6?source=ba_audiobooks-acquire-cpc_deals&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=US-Search%3A%20Audiobooks%20-%20Acquire&msclkid=be8ebe5666af10f73a56e10b33770b2b
  • www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRNvxgXtSIw

Favorite AudioBooks for Kids
  • Award winners of the Odyssey Award: Hey Kiddo, How I Lost my Mother, Found my Father, & Dealt with Family Addiction, Scholastic Audiobooks,written by: Jarrett J. Krosoczka (2020)
Sadie, MacMillan Audio, written by: Courtney Summers (2019)
The Hate U Give, HarperAudio, written by: Angie Thomas (2018)
Anna and the Swallow Man, Listening Library/Penguin Random House, written by: Gavriel Savit (2017)
  • https://www.audible.com/pd/Pinkalicious-Audio-Collection-Audiobook/B0062P0P34?qid=1599801941&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=9Z95C8R8BYCEZJEDXM5E
  • https://www.audible.com/pd/Amelia-Bedelia-Audio-Collection-Audiobook/B002V0KL74?plink=nl0JOImVmoRYDDlr&ref=a_pd_Young-_c5_adblp13npsbx_1_2&pf_rd_p=9198bf9b-4dca-4063-926b-ae8818f7979d&pf_rd_r=P1HTE4QKFGCZ7X2JN0AT
  • www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2020/09/best-new-audiobooks-for-ages-3-to-6-and-up


  • Influencer Instagram Accounts & Blogs to Follow:
    • @hopscotchhomeschool (My friend Michelle is the one with the great suggestions for incorporating audiobooks at quiet time.)
    • @everydayreading (Janssen has done some helpful research about the benefits of audiobooks & all of her girls enjoy listening to them as well; Janssen often shares great audiobook deals on her Instagram stories.)

The most important benefits with audiobooks are:
1) Sharpening listening skills
2) Connecting text-to-text or making connections with characters in the stories
3) Hearing grammatically correct language
4) Scaffolds higher level vocabulary
5) Teaching expression, inflection, & dialogue (since most audiobooks are read by professional actors or narrators)
6) Provides ideas for conversation topics
7) Reinforces comprehension (especially for kids who struggle to see read or understand the printed word)
8) Improving the reading rate of children (as their ability to recognize, comprehend & pronounce words improves, children can read faster.)
9) Foster confidence in young readers & academic success
10) Removes printed word/ text decoding anxiety

​​https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fortheloveofliteracy/PodcastEpisode12.wav_4.mp3
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Discover Talking Pen

9/2/2020

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Have you heard of a pen designed to read a book aloud to your child & to develop innovation & critical thinking skills?
​ Discover Talking Pen will also benefit kids who learn best through audiovisual means & has even proved very helpful & useful for kids with dyslexia & ADD. It's a great alternative to screen time & it's engaging. 
Plus, your kids will love the sound of your voice emanating from the pen.  The little speaker at the top of the pen enables easy recording. 
Another fun fact: 
Talking Pen has 8,000 MB of memory & it can work with any book, as long as you use the DTP recording stickers. 

Use the link: 
discovertalkingpen.com/?aff=7
My code is: KATIE15 & will get you 15% off your order!

*This is an #ad & I am part of the DTP affiliate program associated with my podcast, For the Love of Literacy.*

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Show Notes, Episode 11: All Things Reading with Janssen Bradshaw

8/29/2020

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​SHOW NOTES:

Janssen’s Blog:
https://everyday-reading.com/   (Check out her Raising Readers email course; subscribe!)
https://everyday-reading.com/how-i-find-new-picture-books-and-where/ 
www.amazon.com/s?k=amazon+top+books&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
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Reading Tutoring Program:
https://savvyreading.com/ 

  • Children’s books we discussed:
    • Harry Potter series by: J.K. Rowling
    • The Princess in Black   by: Shannon Hale
    • Life Size Zoo  by:  Teruyuki Komiya
  • Podcasts for Kids:
    • Stories
    • Circle Round
  • Adult Books discussed:
    • Wuthering Heights, by: Bronte
    • Heart of Darkness, by: Joseph Conrad
    • Little Women, by: Louisa May Alcott (Katie's favorite book)
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Women-Puffin-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0147514010/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=little+women&qid=1598687980&sr=8-3
    • Goose Girl by: Shannon Hale
    • Books of Bayern  by: Shannon Hale 

    •  Lovely War, by: Julie Berry (Janssen's favorite book)
www.amazon.com/Lovely-War-Julie-Berry/dp/0147512972/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lovely+war&qid=1599552379&sr=8-1
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  • Discover Talking Pen website (STEM books): (I will tape a video of me creating my son's book about the nighttime sky this week!) 
  • https://discovertalkingpen.com/aff?=7 
  • Kiwi Co crates: click the link below & my code, LEARN30
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  • 2 challenges with “reluctant readers”:
    • Child may like or dislike books & stories
    • Then there’s the reading skill that must be acquired to become a reader 
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Podcast Episode #10: Emotional Intelligence: Literature That Teaches Emotions

8/24/2020

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SHOW NOTES:
7 Books To Help Kids with Emotions:
https://www.readbrightly.com/7-books-to-help-kids-with-their-emotions/#:~:text=All%20the%20Feels%3A%207%20Books%20to%20Help%20Kids,Angry%20...%207%20Llama%20Llama%20Mad%20at%20Mama.

Feelings & Emotions for Kids
https://www.funwithmama.com/feelings-and-emotions-for-kids/
Teaching Emotions in the Classroom (book & video suggestions) + 5 tips
https://proudtobeprimary.com/emotions-for-kids/
1) Help kids learn how to identify different emotions
2) Teach kids healthy expressions of the emotions
3) Connect kids to experiences with emotions
4) Teach kids about brain biology
5) Encourage kids to have a positive mindset

Adult Books:  
Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman
https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Than/dp/055338371X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=emotional+intelligence&qid=1598123564&sr=8-3

Trelease, Jim  The Read Aloud Handbook,  
https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Treleases-Read-Aloud-Handbook-Eighth/dp/0143133799/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+read+aloud+handbook&qid=1598300124&sr=8-2


Emotions Books Mentioned During the Show:
https://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Little-Feelings-Daniel-Neighborhood/dp/1534470905/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=daniel+tiger+Feelings&qid=1598301875&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Big-Feelings/dp/150645450X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?
crid=1VLS4ABHP3WWH&dchild=1&keywords=the+boy+with+big+big+feelings&qid=1598302066&sprefix=the+boy+with+big+%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQkkySlM3TlJYVkJHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQ2MTk3M0JLVURDUjcyOUtBTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzE1Mjg5MVRURlNXV0tGSkdOTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


https://www.amazon.com/Color-Monster-Story-About-Emotions/dp/0316450014/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+color+monster&qid=1598302097&sr=8-2

List of Kids Books about Emotions & Feelings:
https://www.katiespublications.com/top-book-lists 

Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum for Kids:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emotions-Feelings-Social-Emotional-Learning-Character-Education-Curriculum-3242635
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Storeys-Learning-Center/Page:3

Bodee Kids:  (Sar’s code is BLOSSOM to get the first month free!)
https://www.bodeekids.com/products/bodee-kids-sub
My Mixed Emotions: how to help your kids handle their feelings,  by: Elinor Greenwood
https://www.amazon.com/My-Mixed-Emotions-Handle-Feelings/dp/1465473327/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=My+Mixed+Emotions&qid=1598338413&sr=8-3

My podcast website is:  
https://fortheloveofliteracy.libsyn.com/website
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Podcast Episode 9: Prewriting & Writing-- Why it Matters!

8/17/2020

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Podcast Episode #9: Raising a Writer-- Writing & Prewriting Show Notes
  • To leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: 
    • 1- Go to the show
    • 2- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen & select the stars section  
    • 3- Leave a 1-5 star review where it says “Tap to Rate” 
    • 4- Add some thoughts or comments by clicking the little purple: “Write a Review” underneath other people’s reviews. 
  • Kiwi Co link (also found here on my blog; scroll down): + code: SHARE30
    • https://kiwi-crate.7eer.net/c/2364507/387142/4034 
  •  Follow along on Instagram; my handle is: @katie.s.lit 
  • Quotes: 
    • “This age of information demands that kids be skilled in multiple ways of communicating & organizing information, & writing coherently & thoughtfully will be a skill in even greater demand by employers. A survey of major corporations found that writing was a ‘threshold’ skill needed for hiring & promotions. Two-thirds of salaried employees have writing responsibilities.” -David Walsh
  • Writing resources: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/7-ways-guide-inspire-reluctant-boys-write/
    • 7 Tips for Guiding Reluctant Writers; 
      • 1) Talk about writing
      • 2) Brainstorm or use mind maps
      • 3)Storyboarding 
      • 4) Create a word wall
      • 5) Create a story box  
      • 6) Provide a storytelling structure/outline
      • 7) Quickwrite (a journal prompt) every day 

    • http://www.writeawaywithme.com/workshops/free-resources/
    • https://www.teachstarter.com/au/widget/random-sentence-starters/
  • Writing Article Websites or Books:
    • https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/writing_pg_062612.pdf 
    • Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids  by: David Walsh, Ph.D (c. 2011) 
    • The Daily 5 
      • https://www.thedailycafe.com/daily-5/work-writing
    • http://www.spencerauthor.com/reluctant-writers/ 
    • http://www.writeawaywithme.com/education/four-great-strategies-to-inspire-reluctant-writers/#:~:text=Four%20Great%20Strategies%20To%20Inspire%20Reluctant%20Writers%201,Banks%20to%20Build%20Vocabulary.%20...%20More%20items...%20 
    • https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/handy-handwriting-hints-resources/
  • Instagram Accounts to Follow: 
    • Mainstream education: @createandeducate, @literacy.edventures 
    • Preschool/homeschool education: @busytoddler,  @hopscotch.homeschool, @everydayreading
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More KiwiCo!

8/4/2020

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More neat projects & crafts for ages 3-5 years old at the link below! 
www.kiwico.com/diy/explore/top-crafts-ages-3-5
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Podcast Episode 8: Life-Changing Books with Nick Hutchison (of Bookthinkers)

8/3/2020

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fortheloveofliteracy/PodcastEpisode8.wav_3.mp3
Show Notes: 
*Check out the new Bookthinkers app on Apple store. You can purchase either a month-to-month or annual membership.  You will be able to store notes, quotes, action items & definitions from the life-changing books you want to remember! 
*Follow Nick & other Bookthinkers family on Instagram: @bookthinkers,  @bookthinkhers & #bookthinkersfamily 
www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/?hl=en
*Nick also has a podcast where he interviews authors from the books he's read; it's called --


Book Links: 
(Check my "Top Book List" for a complete list of Nick & I's life-changing books.) 
​Rich Dad, Poor Dad,  by: Richard Kyosaki   
https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rich+dad+poor+dad&qid=1596520734&sr=8-2
The 4-Hour Work Week, by:Timothy Ferriss 
https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357/ref=sr_1_1crid=3F2WAAG8WX8G3&dchild=1&keywords=4+hour+work+week&qid=1596520776&sprefix=4+hour+work%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1
The Compound Effect, by:Darren Hardy    
https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+compound+effect&qid=1596520866&sr=8-1
The Go-Giver,  by: Bob Berg & John David Mann
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+go-giver&qid=1596520901&sr=8-2
Vagabonding, by: Rolf Potts 
https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Uncommon-Guide-Long-Term-Travel/dp/0812992180/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Vagabonding&qid=1596520924&sr=8-2​___________________________________________________________________________________________
Katie's Top 5: 
  1. Atomic Habits,  by: James Clear
https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1596522729&sr=8-2 

2.  Grit,  by: Angela Duckworth
www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=grit&qid=1596523959&sr=8-2

3. How Will You Measure Your Life? 
by: Clayton M. Christensen

https://www.amazon.com/How-Will-Measure-Your-Life/dp/0062102419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4R10ZINX8VQ0&dchild=1&keywords=how+will+you+measure+your+life+clayton+christensen&qid=1596524150&sprefix=how+will+you+me%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1 

4. Born to Shine; Practical Tools to Help you Shine Even in Life's Darkest Moments
by: Ashley LeMieux


https://www.amazon.com/Born-Shine-Practical-Darkest-Moments/dp/1642793841/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=born+to+shine&dchild=1&keywords=born+to+shine&pd_rd_i=1642793841&pd_rd_r=93385a4b-35ce-4638-97ca-f8c3837c2917&pd_rd_w=55MJi&pd_rd_wg=qk6rS&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=6TNKDW693TVRGBEYJ8NE&psc=1&qid=1596524197&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f
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5. The 4 Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom,  by: Don Miguel Ruiz
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+4+agreements&qid=1596524541&s=books&sr=1-2




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