The ReadPlayTalk Podcast

Episode 53: Ferst Readers with Amy Priour

In this episode, we talk with Amy Priour who is the Partner Development Coordinator for Ferst Readers. Ferst Readers wants every child to have the best start in life - and nothing helps a baby's brain develop more than exposure to rich language and loving interactions. This program allows for all children under the age of 5 in Dallas, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin counties to receive a free book each month. These books are delivered directly to the child’s home.  Register your child/children for this free program here: www.ferstreaders.org/texas [http://www.ferstreaders.org/texas] Learn more about Ferst Readers here: www.ferstreaders.org [http://www.ferstreaders.org] Learn more about Once Upon a Month here: www.unitedwaydallas.org/programs/once-upon-a-month [http://www.unitedwaydallas.org/programs/once-upon-a-month] You can make a financial contribution to Ferst Readers here to support their work: www.ferst-readers-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/149522-donate-now [http://www.ferst-readers-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/149522-donate-now]

Episode 52: Baby Book Bags with Dallas Regional Medical Center

In this episode, we are talking with Vince Falsarella who is the Regional Marketing & Communications Director for Prime Healthcare about the Baby Book Bag program that is offered at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite. Learn more about about the Baby Book Bag program at Dallas Regional Medical Center here:  https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=919498353549121&id=100064668940369 [https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=919498353549121&id=100064668940369] Learn more about Dallas Regional Medical Center here: https://dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com/ [https://dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com/] Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s LENA Start groups here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start [https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start] Learn more about ChildCareGroup here: https://childcaregroup.org/ [https://childcaregroup.org/] All children under the age of five in Dallas county can sign up to receive a free book each month through Ferst Readers. Families can sign up for Ferst Readers here: https://ferstreaders.org/texas [https://ferstreaders.org/texas] Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home! Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk  Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk   Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Episode 51: 2024 Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo

In this episode, we are talking with Alexander Helgar, President of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, about the Read Play Talk Festival and Community Expo taking place on Saturday, October 26 at Town East Mall. We hope you will join us at the 2024 Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo! The event will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Town East Mall.  *In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors at Poteet High School.  Learn more about the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo here: https://www.facebook.com/share/HCgnymuZmt5WXPpd/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/HCgnymuZmt5WXPpd/] Learn more about the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce here: www.mesquitechamber.com [http://www.mesquitechamber.com] You can contact Alexander via the information below: Email - alexander@mesquitechamber.com Phone - 972-285-0211 Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s Career & Technical Education Opportunities here: https://www.facebook.com/CTEMesquiteISD [https://www.facebook.com/CTEMesquiteISD] https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/academics/cte [https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/academics/cte] Learn more about Read Play Talk here: www.readplatytalk.com [http://www.readplatytalk.com] Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, pl...

Episode 50: Little Readers

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Mesquite ISD Director of Library Services, Emma McDonald, and Mesquite ISD Coordinator of Library Systems, Lauren Jones, about the Little Readers Book Clubs that will be taking place on MISD elementary campuses this school year. Listen to previous episodes of the Read Play Talk Podcast with Emma McDonald Episode 16: 21 Million Pages Episode 33: Mesquite ISD Library Share Card Learn more about Little Readers and find details on all Mesquite ISD Little Readers groups at: www.readplaytalk.com/littlereaders [http://www.readplaytalk.com/littlereaders] Ferst Readers is a program funded by United Way and the Boone Family Foundation that provides free books for children in Dallas county each month until the child turns 5 years old. Learn more and sign up for Ferst Readers at: https://ferstreaders.org/texas [https://ferstreaders.org/texas] Learn more about ReadyRosie by attending a Little Readers group at a campus near you! Follow campuses close to you to see when upcoming Little Readers groups are taking place! Find all Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on Podcasts.com, Apple Podcasts, and on readplaytalk.com/podcast Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home! Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk  Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk   Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Episode 49: 2024 Fall LENA Start Groups in Mesquite ISD

In this episode, we are talking with Thelma Fuentes who is the LENA Start Program Facilitator in Mesquite ISD about our fall LENA Start groups. LENA Start is a free parent education program for families with children under the age of three. Throughout 8-weekly sessions, families will learn how simply talking more with their child will help to build their brain and set them up for success in school and beyond.  Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s fall LENA Start groups at www.readplaytalk.com/lenastart [http://www.readplaytalk.com/lenastart] Learn more about the LENA Device at www.lena.org/technolog [http://www.lena.org/technolog] Go back and listen to previous Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on LENA Start at www.readplaytalk.com/podcast [http://www.readplaytalk.com/podcast] Episode 18: Interview with LENA Start Participant Chandra Courtney Episode 21: Interview with Brittaney Robinson from the LENA Foundation Episode 32: LENA Start on Campuses with Veronica Armendariz If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a LENA Start group, call 972-882-5463 or email TFuentes2@mesquiteisd.org [TFuentes2@mesquiteisd.org] Follow LENA Start on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LENAStartMISD Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home! Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk  Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk