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RAR #49: Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children Aug 22, 2016

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When I first saw Rebecca Bellingham’s TedX talk, Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children, I was so moved that I watched it twice in a row. Then I shot a note off to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast manager: “can we get her on the podcast?”

And we did. :) You’re in for a treat in this first episode of season 9!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

the theater of reading aloud
having difficult discussions around books
Rebecca’s tips for sharing enthusiasm for books with our kids

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/49-2/.

The Most Important Part of Teaching Kids to Read Jul 26, 2016

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A whole lot of us get this completely and utterly wrong. Schools do it. Teachers do it. Moms do it. Well-meaning adults make an epic mistake in the education of our children: we make teaching a child to read our top priority.

When it comes to our kids and books, our top priority is not to teach our children to read. It’s not to help them decode words on a page, learn their phonics, or bolster their reading comprehension.

It’s none of those things.

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/most-important/.

RAR #48: Give Your Child the World, Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time– Jamie Martin Jun 06, 2016

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We’re a whole week early! We couldn’t hold onto this podcast episode for another day without sharing it with you.

Jamie Martin’s brand new book, Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time releases today, and she came onto the show to talk about what it looks like to give our kids a heart for the world right from our cozy living rooms.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

how stories can knit a family together
raising globally minded kids
and a brand new summer book club that you’re gonna want to know about!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/48/.

RAR #47: How to Read the Classics with Kids (even if you’ve never read them before) May 31, 2016

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If you didn’t read a whole lot of classics growing up, chances are you’re feeling a little worried about how to read them with your own children. If so, then this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast is for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

keeping your wits about you at the library
studying history chronologically
read response journaling

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/47-2/.

RAR #46: Assigned Versus Free Reading May 16, 2016

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In this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions we get at the Read-Aloud Revival…

“How much reading should I assign?”

I’m chatting with Mystie Winckler about just that, and I think you’re going to get a nice deeeep breath after hearing what Mystie has to say in this episode.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

how to find balance with your kids’ reading
what to do when we need to push a little more
how to know that we can back off

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/46/.

RAR #45: Our Favorite Picture Books May 03, 2016

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Picture books aren’t just for young kids…They’re companions for our children, and they’re powerful tools that we can use to connect with our kids. In this new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, the whole RAR team gathers to chat up our favorite picture books (and how we use them).

In this episode, you’ll hear:

more giggling than usual. (Ahem. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.)
Kara liken a particular picture book with a big bowl of macaroni-and-cheese
and SO many books reccomendations!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/45-2/.

RAR #44: Magic and Fear in Children’s Books, N.D. Wilson Apr 19, 2016

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Do your kids like creepy stories?

Some of mine do, and I’ve been curious about the role of both magic and fear in my children’s reading life. There’s no one better to talk to about this than the much loved and celebrated Christian author of the (fantastically creepy) 100 Cupboards series, N.D. Wilson.

It’s a great day to share that conversation, because his brand new book, Outlaws of Time, releases today!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

thinking through fear
the pleasures of re-reading
and all about his newest book, of course!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/44/.

RAR #43: Raising Kids Who Read, Daniel Willingham Apr 04, 2016

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If you want to raise kids who read not because they can, but because they love to… you’re in the right place.

On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, Daniel Willingham and I discuss:

what cognitive science tells us that will help our kids fall in love with books. (It’s easier than you think!)
a new perspective on the role of technology in the reading life
and books that formed Daniel as a reader– he has great taste! ;)

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/43-2/.

RAR #42: Inspiring Parents in Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge Mar 08, 2016

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What inspires you to be a better parent? When Greta Eskridge wants inspiration in her mothering, she doesn’t usually turn to parenting manuals. She turns to her favorite children’s book classics, instead.

In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Greta describes how reading books like The Yearling, Little Women, Caddie Woodlawn, and even Danny, Champion of the World have shaped and formed her into the mother she is today, and how they inspire her to be a better mother tomorrow.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

about Greta’s first job (in a library – in 4th grade!)
being real with our kids
Eskridge family favorite read-alouds!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/42/.

RAR # 41: Navigating Fantasy: A Guide for Christian Parents, Carolyn Leiloglou Feb 23, 2016

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Do you struggle when choosing fantasy books for kids?

I am convinced that fantasy is a critically important part of nourishing my children’s imaginations, helping them to see and know the truth better than they could if they didn’t read it.

And yet. I struggle.

I never read much fantasy as a child, myself, and as an adult I have a hard time knowing which stories will nourish my children, and which are better to pass up. Navigating the world of fantasy can be tricky for people like me.

Today? We’re going to talk all about it. Join Carolyn Leiloglou and myself for a conversation about how to know which fantasy books are worth our time and what it really does for the mind and heart of a child.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

how to choose good fantasy books
the four kinds of stories
Carolyn’s favorite read-aloud!

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/41/.

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