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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 3 littles to address the biggest literacy issues facing us today. 

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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?
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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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