Episode 9: Dyslexia 101 with Samantha from @polkadotsandplanning

Episode 13: Wordless Picture Books with Hanna from @myliteracyspace

In this episode we interview Hanna from @myliteracyspace. Hanna shares all about the benefits of wordless pictures books and tells us why and how you should be using wordless picture books at home with your kids or at school with your students. You are sure to fall in love with wordless picture books after listening to this episode! (Content Rating: Beginner). Hanna’s favorite wordless picture books: “Hike” by Pete Oswald “Bee and Me” by Alison Jay “Chalk”, “The Typewriter”, and “Fossil” by Bill Thomson Find Hanna on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/myliteracyspace/ [https://www.instagram.com/myliteracyspace/] Access Hanna’s FREE guide: 5 Top Benefits for Using Wordless Picture Books: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60564051ce004ec70baebaee [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60564051ce004ec70baebaee] Download her Wordless Picture Book List:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wordless-Picture-Book-List-6983737 [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wordless-Picture-Book-List-6983737] Sign up for Hanna’s Wordless Picture Book Webinar (Tuesday, 10/19 from 4-7 pm MST) here: https://www.myliteracyspace.com/wpb-webinar [https://www.myliteracyspace.com/wpb-webinar]

Episode 12: Growth Mindset: The Key to Happiness, Confidence, and Achievement in Your Child

In this mini episode we provide you with an introduction to the topic of growth mindset. "Growth mindset is the belief that people’s most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. Growth mindset creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment." (Dweck, 2007). Research suggests that a growth mindset leads to increased happiness, confidence, and achievement, among other positive traits. We share two quick tips for encouraging a growth mindset in your child:  1. Model growth mindset statements 2. Praise your child's efforts instead of inherent characteristics For more on this topic, check out our new course: "Fostering a Growth Mindset Through Language, Literacy, and Play". https://www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses-1ea4bc2d-686f-4405-ad5f-247e0250b060 [https://www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses-1ea4bc2d-686f-4405-ad5f-247e0250b060] Here's what others are saying about it: "This is such a valuable topic for parents! I was able to start implementing an immediate shift in my language for my three year old that has already made a big difference. I know this course will help him (and me) to be more resilient and confident!" -Laura, Georgia mom of 2 "I'm so happy I took this course. The strategies are simple and straightforward, and I feel confident that I'm fostering a growth mindset in my children within our daily interactions. I've already noticed my oldest son using some of the growth mindset statements I've been modeling!" -Brittany, New Jersey mom of 3 Content Rating: Beginner

Episode 11: The One Where We Rebrand to "The Language, Literacy, and Play Collective"

In this short episode we share our rebrand from "The Language and Literacy Collective" to "The Language, Literacy, and Play Collective" and get you up to speed on some of the exciting things we've been up to in the past few months! Make sure to follow along on our social media accounts: Shared account: @languageliteracyplay www.instagram.com/languageliteracyplay/ [//www.instagram.com/languageliteracyplay/] Liz's account: @letstalkplay www.instagram.com/letstalkplay [//www.instagram.com/letstalkplay] Steph's account: @theliteracyparty www.instagram.com/theliteracyparty/ [//www.instagram.com/theliteracyparty/] Website and blog: www.languageliteracyplay.com [//www.languageliteracyplay.com] We would also love it if you checked out our brand new course on growth mindset: www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses [https://www.languageliteracyplay.com/courses-1ea4bc2d-686f-4405-ad5f-247e0250b060]

Episode 10: Diversifying Your Home & Classroom Libraries with Megan from @ihaveabook4that

In this episode we interview Megan from @ihaveabook4that. Megan shares tips for parents and educators on how to diversify their home and classroom libraries. She emphasizes the importance of choosing “own voices” books and recommends auditing your bookshelves to make sure you have books with characters that don’t just represent you and your family, but that represent all types of individuals from the world around you. Megan also shares some of her favorite middle grade and adult novels. Make sure to follow Megan on Instagram for more book recommendations: https://www.instagram.com/ihaveabook4that/ (Content Rating: Beginner).

Episode 9: Dyslexia 101 with Samantha from @polkadotsandplanning

In this episode we interview Samantha from @polkadotsandplanning all about the topic of dyslexia. Samantha discusses some common misconceptions, provides her top tips for parents, as well as her favorite resources in case you want to learn more. This is a perfect episode for parents, teachers, speech therapists, and other special educators. Make sure to follow Samantha on Instagram to learn more about this topic: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotsandplanning/ (Content Rating: Beginner).