#DearReadingTeacher
Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed.
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18 - Dyslexia Advocacy for Black Families
If you are looking for a real story about a Black parent who navigated dyslexia advocacy in a time when no one wanted to name the disability in US schools, listen to this episode. The esteemed guest,…
S2E17 17 - Bilingualism via Books, Part 2
Parents invest in their children’s education through time, energy, money, and often a second language. Part two of “Bilingualism via Books” with my guest Miss Vale Quintero explores how we invest in…
S2E16 16 - Bilingualism via Books, Part 1
Many parents around the world already live in bilingual households, but many of us do not. For those parents working to teach their child a new language, what obstacles do we face? We discuss this…
S2E15 15 - Social Emotional Lessons Learned Through Books
Listen to the last minute of this episode! Dr. Destiny Huff, a licensed mental health professional, researcher, and special education advocate, is the guest for the 15th episode. Using her personal…
S2E14 14 - Early Reading LIVE Q & A
This special episode of the #DearReadingTeacher Podcast was recorded via Instagram LIVE on May 12, 2024. I answer the question many Parents ask themselves - Can I teach my child to read? Yes, Parents…
S2E13 13 - Sight Words are the Outcome, Not the Process
Episode 13 is recorded for Parents confused by sight words and for Parents who know their child is not learning to read by memorizing a list of words. Their early reader is guessing and/or staring. I…
S2E12 12 - History of Literacy Practices for Black People in America
The amazing podcast host of Explore Black History, Dr. Shannon Stanton Agbotse, joins me in what is my favorite #DearReadingTeacher episode so far. Dr. Shannon helps us explore the history of…
S2E11 11 - Raising Readers at the Library
Remember the ‘shhhhhh’ rule from the library? Thankfully many strict library rules are gone, but families face new challenges raising readers at the library. In the first episode of Season 2, I…
S1E10 Episode #10: Loving Books in Gardens
The magical and special book gardens in Sheboygan, Wisconsin that has inspired thousands of families is called Bookworm Gardens. The guest in this is Bookworm Garden’s Director of Education and…
S1E9 Episode #9: Early Language Sets the Stage for Literacy
In this conversation, Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood, a Children’s Author and Educator, shares her approach to reading instruction at home and the value of ‘‘bathing your child in language.” Dr. Brown-Wood and…
S1E8 Episode #8: BONUS* My Homeschool and Early Reading Journey Debriefed
Some Parents are afraid to teach their child to read because Parents believe they are imposter teachers. Not true at all. Parents are a child's most important teacher. We are our children's first…
S1E7 Episode #7: How Parents Can Advocate for an Evaluation, Part 2
Listening to the 7th episode of #DearReadingTeacher is pre-work for Parents of struggling readers. This episode is designed to help families that want guidance on their role, rights, and options when…
S1E6 Episode #6: How Parents Can Advocate for an Evaluation
Parents of struggling readers should listen to this first part of 2 episodes if they have a student in a U.S. public school. My guest for Episode 6 and 7 is Leroy Smith, M.Ed. Leroy is the founder of…
S1E5 Episode #5: A Parent-friendly Checklist for Science of Reading Resources
First grade teachers are Nation Builders. My guest in the 5th episode of the #DearReadingTeacher Podcast is a first grade teacher in the United States. @MindfulTeacherRachel teaches children how to…
S1E4 Episode #4: Will Fear Continue to Undermine or Advance Effective Reading Instruction?
Missy Purcell is a Parent and Teacher that faced a public school system that was totally ill-equipped to teach her child to read. Missy's experiences continue to empower her to face all of our fears…
S1E3 Episode #3: Speech Development Affects Early Readers
Early speech struggles can also be signs of dyslexia. By the end of the third episode of #DearReadingTeacher, @HoneybeeLiteracy answers a listener’s question about the early signs in speech of…
S1E2 Episode #2: Why Every Parent Needs to Listen to “Sold a Story”
@TheNeuroAffirmingParent shares a Mom’s personal journey supporting early readers at home and in the public school system in the second episode of #DearReadingTeacher. The “Sold a Story” podcast…
S1E1 Episode #1: Your Reading Teacher
My name is Elisabeth Forde and I will be Your Reading Teacher. In this first episode of #DearReadingTeacher, I share the story that started this early reading podcast for Parents. The short version…
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