Latest Earlyliteracy Podcast Episodes
Author Life + Bookstagram with Ali Jensen
For the Love of Literacy - November 16, 2021 08:06 - 40 minutesAli & I are both children's book authors. We had a great time discussing balancing mom life, writing, publishing, and Instagram & marketing promotion. You won't want to miss this convo! We snuck in some favorite picture books of course, too!
I'm Thankful For Being ME!
Storytime Anytime - November 10, 2021 13:08 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will learn about the concept of self-acceptance—being thankful for who they are and recognizing all the things that make them unique and special. They will be encouraged to explore their own “strengths”—things that they are good at, and “weaknesses”—thing that don’t come easy and are challen...
Women in STEM with Author-Engineer Marsha Tufft
For the Love of Literacy - November 09, 2021 07:01 - 50 minutesIt's World Science Day this week & this was the perfect episode to release to celebrate that! Marsha is an author (of 3 middle grade books based on scientific principles) as well as a fascinating scientist & engineer. She has encouraging words for women who want to pursue careers in STEM & you w...
Why Does Rereading Matter?
For the Love of Literacy - November 02, 2021 04:59 - 11 minutesSharing some important points about why rereading & repetition in reading matters this week! And hopefully providing some validation for you parents who are sick of reading the same books over & over.
Written by Kids Hosts Interview
For the Love of Literacy - October 27, 2021 16:57 - 47 minutesJoin me this week for some fun facts about an up & coming podcast, Written by Kids. Yes, this show is for kids & the stories are written by kids & Alec & Elora do a fantastic job making it a very family friendly show!
I'm Ready To Go Trick-Or-Treating
Storytime Anytime - October 27, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsFun songs and games will help little trick-or-treaters get ready for the excitement of Halloween night. Kids will play a “Word Wizard” game by thinking of Halloween words that begin with a specific letter. Then they will sing silly songs like “My Monster, Frankenstein,” and “When You Go Trick-Or-...
Coping with Dyslexia Difficulties: with Lois Letchford
For the Love of Literacy - October 19, 2021 05:17 - 48 minutesYou will find this episode fascinating, if you've ever wondered what it's like for a person with dyslexia to learn to read...what that process looks like, feels like, etc. Lois not only knows from her personal experience, but from that of her son as well; & she wrote a book about it.
The Not-So-Scary Halloween
Storytime Anytime - October 13, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will love our Halloween jokes and stories and have them “SCREAMing” for more spooktacular fun! When is it bad luck to meet a black cat? What instrument does a skeleton like to play? What fruit does a vampire like to eat? Find out in our “Not-So-Scary” Halloween adventure. Kids will meet Liz ...
Kid Lit Author Chat with Nicole Magistro
For the Love of Literacy - October 05, 2021 05:20 - 40 minutesTune in as Nicole Magistro & I celebrate our book launches together; we both wrote picture books that got published this fall! She discusses some writing tips with me, all the beauty of publishing her own book & founding Adopt-a-Reader (which is an amazing program!)
Humpty Dumpty Together Again
Storytime Anytime - September 29, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will listen to traditional nursery rhymes, sing these silly rhyming poems, and find out what happens to Humpty Dumpty after he falls off the wall. From learning to count with “This Old Man,” and “Ten In The Bed,” to learning the alphabet with the “ABC Nursery Rhyme Game,” little ones will le...
Writing Books Based on Family History w/ Jill Phillips
For the Love of Literacy - September 29, 2021 06:40 - 34 minutesI had a delightful chat with author Jill Phillips about her book Lamlash Street, & learned that while it's mainly based on fact, it has some fiction embedded in it too. Set in post WWII London, Jill skillfully writes about her family members & what their lives were like at that time.
Promoting Early Literacy through Play/Kindergarten Readiness
For the Love of Literacy - September 20, 2021 07:27 - 1 hourSarah co-authored a book recently & I wanted to learn all about it! Kindergarten Readiness through Play comes out September 20th & I wanted to also know more about Sarah's literacy background & opinions, as well as some of her picture book favorites.
Phonics Fun For Everyone
Storytime Anytime - September 15, 2021 14:09 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will have a blast saying and singing tongue twisters and learning about letters and sounds. From “Blends Are Consonant Friends,” to the silly “It’s All About Sally” song, children will learn important phonics rules that will help them with spelling and reading. Music is a wonderful way to ma...
STEM Literacy with Author Dr. Stephanie Ryan
For the Love of Literacy - September 14, 2021 05:59 - 50 minutesIf you like STEM + literacy, this week's episode is going to tickle your fancy! Dr. Ryan & I discuss all things being mama, writers, & how to create fun, but simple science experiments at home. You'll love it!
Ready, Set, Listen & Learn!
Storytime Anytime - September 01, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will meet a brave little mouse named Mabel and learn how she outsmarts Tiger the farm cat. The Mouse Family is happy when they get to stay in the Clampton’s kitchen to enjoy the leftover cheese once again because of Mabel’s quick thinking. Then children will learn fascinating facts about mic...
Writing & Parenting with Deborah Davis
For the Love of Literacy - August 31, 2021 05:21 - 44 minutesDeborah & I talk writing, tips for writers, publishing & lots of life coach and parenting stuff (especially for talking to & working with teens.) It's a unique episode this week!
I'm Ready for School!
Storytime Anytime - August 18, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHave you ever heard of a school bus that talked to the children as he drove them to school? The Johnson twins, Bobby and Tommy, can’t believe their ears! Find out what happens in the adorable story “The Little School Bus That Talked.” Then you will meet Amy, a little girl that is nervous about he...
Decoding Magic & Working with Reluctant/Struggling Readers
For the Love of Literacy - August 17, 2021 02:59 - 15 minutesIn a solo episode, I discuss all the tips for helping struggling or reluctant readers learn to be successful readers.
Learning to Read with Disabilities
For the Love of Literacy - August 13, 2021 05:47 - 36 minutesIf you're in need of a good, thorough tutoring service for your child, might I introduce you to a company called Progress Parade? I interview CEO Laura Reber in this episode & you will learn what they're all about!
Songs & Stories for Bedtime
Storytime Anytime - August 04, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSnuggle close to your little one and enjoy a rhyming story about mommy animals gently tucking their babies into bed. “It’s Night-Night Time” becomes a story and a song as young children calm down after a busy day while they listen and sing-along. Then with a gentle kiss, Mama bear puts Little Bea...
Getting Sleep & Writing Books for Kids w/ Rebecca Linney
For the Love of Literacy - July 30, 2021 06:49 - 48 minutesBecky & I spoke author-to-author & mama-to-mama in this interview, & it might interest you to know that we discussed sleep & struggles with getting kids to be good sleepers. And I got to talk all about my children's book, Sophie Stands Out, which comes out one month after Becky's book the Growin...
Backyard Bugs
Storytime Anytime - July 21, 2021 13:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLet’s explore the wonderful world of bugs and learn more about what makes an “insect” an “insect!” Songs and stories encourage young entomologists to learn about the fascinating life of honeybees. Did you know that the queen bee has only one job to do? This magnificent insect lays all the eggs, w...
Backyard Bugs
Storytime Anytime - July 21, 2021 13:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLet’s explore the wonderful world of bugs and learn more about what makes an “insect” an “insect!” Songs and stories encourage young entomologists to learn about the fascinating life of honeybees. Did you know that the queen bee has only one job to do? This magnificent insect lays all the eggs, w...
Creating Highly Engaged Readers through Genre
For the Love of Literacy - July 13, 2021 17:24 - 53 minutesIntriguing chat with Sara Marye of the Stellar Teacher Company, focused solely on how to engage our readers (both in a classroom or at home) by using genre.
Shark Week
Storytime Anytime - July 07, 2021 21:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will learn fascinating facts about a variety of different sharks and why these magnificent creatures of the deep are often misunderstood. Young shark enthusiasts will learn that sharks play an important role in helping to balance our ecosystem by feeding off dead or dying fish. Kids are enco...
Shark Week
Storytime Anytime - July 07, 2021 21:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will learn fascinating facts about a variety of different sharks and why these magnificent creatures of the deep are often misunderstood. Young shark enthusiasts will learn that sharks play an important role in helping to balance our ecosystem by feeding off dead or dying fish. Kids are enco...
Letting Go of Should
For the Love of Literacy - July 07, 2021 15:10 - 42 minutesTune in as new author Meghan Speer & I discuss the publishing journey, how to meet your own expectations & own your voice as an author.
Open the Magic with Courtney Hinshaw
For the Love of Literacy - June 29, 2021 17:26 - 50 minutesTune in as Courtney of Ramona Recommends (the blog & Instagram) who is a teacher, TPT author, & podcast host also, discusses literacy & reading tips with me as well as shares her favorite children's picture books (as of now.) We had a fantastic conversation & it will benefit anyone who wants to ...
Let's Learn About Wild Animals
Storytime Anytime - June 23, 2021 04:01 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsKids will learn that the average elephant eats up to 16 hours a day, sleeps about 5 hours a day, drinks up to 80 gallons of water each day, and poops up to eighty pounds a day! Authentic sound effects and lively music will keep kids engaged and learning about a variety of different wild animals. ...
Author Life + Motherhood & Embracing Imperfections
For the Love of Literacy - June 16, 2021 07:25 - 52 minutesThis episode is a great one to kick off season 2! Brooke & I discuss many things related to her new book, "I Like Me Anyway," including parenting, mothering, authoring & all of the other things that many of us are called upon to do in our daily lives. Brooke will make you feel right at home when...