It's been an incredible journey hosting this podcast. We’ve produced 115 episodes and had nearly 20,000 downloads. The podcast has reached so many families and I’ll forever be grateful and proud of that.
In this episode, we're saying goodbye. Tune in as a I recap some of our most impactful episodes and let you know how we can continue to work together to support literacy development.
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If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
Summer is just around the corner! Are you beginning to wonder what the break will mean for your child's literacy skills? In this episode, I cover the summer slide: What it is, and how you can avoid it.
Tune in for my top five tips you can follow to help combat the summer slide! And, make sure to listen carefully - I'll be sharing a coupon code with you!
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This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Mindy VanZuiden, an educator and tutor who places the importance of rapport with students at the top, knowing if the relationship is in place everything else can then fall in line. Mindy is passionate about learning and encourages her students to not only learn to succeed in the academic world but she teaches them important life skills as well.
Mindy knew that she wanted to become a teacher so that she might have the opportunity to change the course of a child’s life by helping them reach their full potential.
Mindy taught in the public school system for over 15 years. Her Undergraduate degree is in K-12 Physical Education, her Master’s Degree is in Education Leadership, and Mindy is a Certified Dyslexia Specialist through the University of Florida. Mindy has taught in Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Iowa.
Stay in touch with Mindy! Follow her on Instagram and Facebook. And, check out Tutorburg.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
We often hear about the importance of reading for educational purposes, but reading for fun holds its own unique benefits.
In this episode, I'm sharing all about the importance of reading for fun and how families, including busy caregivers, can find more time for it in their lives.
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4.10 Using Children's Books to Help Kids Process Emotions with Hailey Glynn
3.25 Using Picture Books to Teach Social-Emotional Skills with Judd Shaw
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Melquea Smith, a Black, Queer, multi-award-winning children’s book illustrator based in New York, for a discussion about filling your home library with black books!
Melquea is an active member of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a committee member of #BlackCreatorsHeadquarters.
Certified kid at heart, she provides positive and joyful imagery of Black kids and Black families through her art and children’s books. She specializes in illustrating little Black girls of all shapes, colors, and sizes.
When not illustrating, you’ll find Melquea watching the newest animated shows and movies, learning all about Japan, studying Spanish with her cat Kilala, and giving her other cat Bumblebee pit-pats on her super fluffy tummy.
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If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Jody Sperling for a conversation about helping our kiddos develop a life-long love of reading.
Jody Sperling is the author of the Luke in Time mysteries and host of TRBM a podcast for authors who want to get their books into more readers' hands.
He’s also hitchhiked across the country and lived out of his van.
You can connect with Jody on Instagram.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
This is part two of a two-part series on literacy hacks for busy families. Catch part one, here.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical and time-efficient tips for parents and caregivers who may have busy schedules but still want to foster a culture of literacy at home. I am going to share 10 different ideas, 5 in this episode and 5 in part one.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Hailey Glynn for a conversation about how we can use children's books to help our kiddos process difficult situations and learn more about themselves.
Hailey, a former elementary teacher from Buffalo, NY, unexpectedly ventured into storytelling during the pandemic. Her debut, "When Virona the Corona Came to Town," became an instant hit, sparking Hailey's journey into publishing.
Hailey continues to expand her repertoire with other empowering children's books and an activity book that sparks creativity, "The Squiggle Book." Hailey writes and illustrates her own stories and is also the creative force behind Growing With Glynn, her publishing business, where she helps aspiring authors bring their book ideas to life too. The more amazing children's books that are out in the world, the merrier!
You can connect with Hailey by visiting her website, Growing with Glynn, or by finding her on Instagram and TikTok.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
This is part one of a two-part series on literacy hacks for busy families.
In this episode, I'm sharing practical and time-efficient tips for parents and caregivers who may have busy schedules but still want to foster a culture of literacy at home. I am going to share 10 different ideas, 5 in this episode and 5 in part two.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Heather O’Donnell for a conversation about writing skills that will help your kids and students improve their comprehension.
Heather O’Donnell MS.Ed and Ed.M began her career as a classroom teacher. Working in both special and general education classroom settings, she left the classroom in 2018 to open New Paltz Multisensory, an online and in-person tutoring practice in New Paltz, NY. After identifying a need for private multisensory reading instruction in her community, the practice has grown to include a team of 13 tutors providing online and in-person multisensory reading, writing, and math instruction to students in over 10 states.
Heather uses the Orton-Gillingham approach to diagnostically provide explicit instruction so that kids learn to love learning again!
You can connect with Heather by visiting her website, New Paltz Multisensory, or by finding her on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this special holiday episode, we're diving into the world of reading, writing, and online learning with a guide to thoughtful and educational Christmas gifts for kids!
With the holiday season right around the corner, I've curated a list of gifts that will inspire young minds and foster a love for learning. Whether it's enhancing literacy skills or making online education more engaging, I've got you covered.
Let's unwrap these fantastic gift ideas!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Ashley Gilbert. Ashley is a former elementary school teacher who took her favorite parts of the classroom and turned them into a successful and thriving tutoring business, Keep It Up Tutoring! She's on a mission to help K-5 students become better readers, spellers, and writers.
Ashley has a Master's Degree in teaching and has been LETRS trained. When she's not working, Ashley enjoys spending time with her pets, playing the clarinet, and gardening.
Join us for a conversation about how we can help our struggling and reluctant writers at home.
For more from Ashley, check out Keep It Up Tutoring and follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by executive function coach, Carrie Bonnett.
Carrie is a veteran teacher and lifelong listmaker based in Bend, Oregon where she lives with her husband and two children.
Carrie works with families all over the United States. Her no-shame approach and the strategies and tools that she teaches empower students to thrive in school and in life, help parents and teachers support their children, and help adults get on top of all that life requires.
In addition to coaching, she is also an adjunct instructor for early career teachers at the University of Portland in Oregon.
Listen in as we talk about executive function and how we can focus on building executive function skills within our families.
For more from Carrie, check out CarrieBonnett.com and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of vocabulary development in children and why your kids need to read more nonfiction!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
We're back with season 4!
In this episode, I'm joined by Scotti Weintraub of Reframe Parenting. Scotti Weintraub is the mom of 2 teen boys. After supporting her own struggling children, she's using her hard-won experience to save other parents time and heartache with her business, Reframe Parenting. She loves nothing more than helping other parents find the knowledge & resources they need.
Listen in as we talk about the signs that your child might be struggling in school and what you can do as a parent to advocate for them!
For more from Scotti, check out Reframe Parenting and follow her on Instagram!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
This year, Banned Book Week is October 1-7.
In this episode, I'm taking on a controversial topic... reading banned books with your children.
Tune in for an explanation of why some books get banned and ten questions to consider before reading banned books with your kiddos.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm joined by Aly Young.
Aly's background in psychology and sociology led her to explore her passion for education and learning by teaching in various settings, from public, to private, to charter. In each school, Aly noticed that kids always struggled with the material, not because they weren't smart or trying, but because the approach was wrong. Aly noticed these struggling learners because she's been there and she's seen how the system fails so many children who learn differently.
So, she decided to do something about it! Aly created The Learning Lab, a place where children’s learning styles are acknowledged and embraced.
Listen in as we talk about best practices for teaching students with dyslexia and practical tips for supporting your dyslexic learner at home!
For more from Aly, check out The Learning Lab and follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
This book and resource list may contain Amazon affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support!
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links: Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Send me an email at ashleyd@yourreadingtutor.com.
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
It's our season 3 finale! Wow, I can't beleive how incredible this season has been!
Tune in as we take a stroll down memory lane, get a sneak peek at what's to come over the summer, and I'll offer my opinion on the debate over whether kids should take the summer off or keep tutoring.
Stick around until the end for all of the details on my fun summer family reading challenge!
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If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links:
Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, we're discussing how to avoid summer learning loss with your children.
Summer break is a wonderful time for kids to relax, explore new activities, and enjoy some much-needed downtime. However, studies have shown that students can experience learning loss during this period, commonly known as the "summer slide."
But don't worry! Tune in as I share some great strategies to keep your children engaged and learning all summer long.
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links:
Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.
In this episode, I'm breaking down reading levels and the different types of systems used for leveling.
Tune in for a brief overview of five different methods/types of levels, how they work, and what they tell us!
Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
If you'd like to support this podcast in a small way, you can do so here. Please know that any support you can offer is so very much appreciated!
If you want to follow me on social media I can be found at the following links:
Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Or check out my website at Your Reading Tutor for more reading resources and support!
And don't forget to get my FREE Reading Rewards System and get your kids excited about reading today!
Music from this podcast was used with permission from Epidemic Sound.