What The Fonics?!

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This is a podcast for parents and teachers from a high school English teacher-turned elementary reading coach who discovered that some of the strategies we teach students in elementary are exactly why we have struggling secondary readers. We will look at bite-sided pieces of the science behind reading and I will give you some tips and resources to use them at home or in your classroom, regardless of the age of your readers.

Episode List

Fluency Video

Jun 16th, 2023 1:52 AM

Here is a quick video that pairs with episode 5 from last season and shows ways you can work on fluency with your kids/students.

Prevent the summer slide part 2: Fun activities for toddlers

May 24th, 2022 10:47 AM

I give more specific info about gales and activities you can do with your toddler this summer to help keep them on track for reading.

Interview with Joi from Full Steam ahead

May 17th, 2022 10:00 AM

Join me as I talk to an amazing educator who is working to create excitement for learning and, bringing books to life, and helping to slow down the summer slide. Joi from Full Steam Ahead joins me on my first podcast as an interviewer.

Let’s Slow Down

May 10th, 2022 10:18 AM

Take a quick detour with me as I talk about how reading is a science, but should also be fun. Let’s not let the academic language suck the life out of learning to read.

Stopping the summer slide

May 3rd, 2022 10:00 AM

Summer is coming! And while that means sleeping in and swimming pools, it can also be a time of great learning loss. Let Kim give you some tips to keep your kids on track for the next school year.

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