#DearReadingTeacher

Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed.
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#DearReadingTeacher Podcast empowers Parents to teach their child to read + we help Parents better navigate the early reading landscape today. The host + Reading Teacher, Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed., invites experienced educators + parent guests to discuss the science of reading research, plus the best methods to teach children to read at home. We are a Parent Resource. Listen for inspiration + information! [Music by olexandrmusic from Pixabay.]

  1. 18 - Dyslexia Advocacy for Black Families

    09/28/2025

    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, Winifred Winston, shares her empowering story and honest challenges she faced ensuring her child learned how to read.  Winifred A. Winston is a dedicated community organizer and a powerful voice for parents of students with disabilities. She co-hosts the award-winning Black and Dyslexic Podcast with LeDerick Horne, authored the engaging Dyslexia Word Search Puzzle Book with her daughter, and founded Dyslexia Advocation, Inc. to help families access quality, affordable remediation for struggling readers. As a member of the Maryland State Department of Education's Blueprint Special Education Workgroup, she actively contributed to discussions to ensure that parent voices inform policy.  Winifred shares actionable tips and clarifies so many misconceptions. Bottom line, parent education is a must. Follow the Guest on all social media: @soallcanread @blackandyslexic on Instagram Guest's Recommended Resources: BLACK AND DYSLEXIC PODCAST DYSLEXIA WORD SEARCH PUZZLE BOOK The Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children - THE COMPLETE ROADMAP  Black Literacy Matters FB Page   Dr. Dyslexia Dude's 8 Week Word Analyst Course Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Teach Your Child to Read with resources designed for families based on the science of reading research at School.ReadingGardenClub.com.

    1h 24m
  2. 17 - Bilingualism via Books, Part 2

    08/04/2024

    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 learning more than one language within our families. Miss Vale is passionate about how to improve her children’s lives through multilingualism. She shares how to leverage technology to provide equity or igualdad in multilingual education. She is a bilingual homeschool mom and teacher from Colombia, South America that inspires families on social media to teach English to their children. She is actively teaching her child to read and write in English and Spanish. Visit the Reading Garden Club School Store for free early reading resources, including a “Good Readers” or “Los buenos lectores” awards or certificates for children. They celebrate early readers in Spanish and English and can be used by families or educators. Guest Information: Instagram - @⁠⁠MissVale.Teacher⁠ TikTok - @⁠MissVale.Teacher⁠ Website - ⁠https://missvaleteacher.my.canva.site/⁠ Follow #DearReadingTeacher on social media: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub Teach your child to read using a new paperback coloring book available at Amazon ⁠⁠⁠Teach Your Child to Read: A Mommy + Me Coloring Book⁠⁠⁠ or download from the Reading Garden Club ⁠⁠⁠School Store⁠⁠⁠.

    38 min
  3. 16 - Bilingualism via Books, Part 1

    07/28/2024

    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 and more in part one of “Bilingualism via Books” with the Bilingual Spanish-English Teacher, Miss Vale Quintero. Miss Vale lives and teaches in Colombia, South America. She is a bilingual homeschool mom and inspires others in her home country to try bilingual homeschooling. She is actively teaching her child to read and write in English and Spanish. Download or view the “Good Readers/Los Buenos Lectores Reading Affirmations'' free PDF. This free tool will support anyone teaching their child to read in Spanish and English. The 4 accordion style books were created in collaboration between #DearReadingTeacher podcast and @MissVale.Teacher. They encourage good reading habits for early readers in Spanish and English.  Guest Information: Instagram - @⁠MissVale.Teacher TikTok - @MissVale.Teacher Website - https://missvaleteacher.my.canva.site/ Follow #DearReadingTeacher on social media: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub Teach your child to read using a new paperback coloring book available at Amazon ⁠⁠Teach Your Child to Read: A Mommy + Me Coloring Book⁠⁠ or download from the Reading Garden Club ⁠⁠School Store⁠⁠.

    40 min
  4. 15 - Social Emotional Lessons Learned Through Books

    07/14/2024

    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 experience, Dr. Huff explains what drove her to research bibliotherapy and how she uses it in her daily life as a Parent. Dr. Huff also illuminates how her research in bibliotherapy to benefit children can have ripple effects among the adults that support children. Guest Information: destinyhuffconsulting.com Instagram - @destinyhuff_iep_advocate Facebook - @DestinyHuffConsulting Follow #DearReadingTeacher on social media: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub Get started teaching your child to read using the new ⁠Teach Your Child to Read: A Mommy + Me Coloring Book⁠ available at the Reading Garden Club ⁠School Store⁠.

    54 min
  5. 14 - Early Reading LIVE Q & A

    07/14/2024

    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 can! In fact, I explain why, how, when, and where. If you have any additional early reading questions - big or small - ask me via social media! Follow @DearReadingTeacher on Instagram or Facebook. Get started teaching your child to read using the new Teach Your Child to Read: A Mommy + Me Coloring Book available at the Reading Garden Club School Store.

    28 min
  6. 13 - Sight Words are the Outcome, Not the Process

    04/28/2024

    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 start with a personal story in this episode, my lived experiences with sight words as an educator and parent. Then, I wrote a letter to the American kindergarten teacher (or any educator that is pushing sight words over decoding/sounding out) linked below. I hope this letter will push families and early childhood educators to find ways to immediately help our early readers stop guessing. Sight words should be the outcome of effective reading instruction, not the focus of the process. A Parent's Letter to their Kindergartener's Teacher Early Reading ROADMAP for Parents Follow #DearReadingTeacher on Facebook/Instagram: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub https://school.readinggardenclub.com/ Do you have an early reading/struggling reader story to tell? Are you a homeschool Parent or reading educator? Contribute as a guest - https://tinyurl.com/readingteacherpodcast/

    40 min
  7. 12 - History of Literacy Practices for Black People in America

    04/14/2024

    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 literacy practices in Black America. This conversation is a powerful testament to how important it is for Black Americans to do our scholarship and research as we reshape literacy practices for our children today. Dr. Shannon shares how her journey as an educator has led her to create intentional spaces of learning for Black children that are transformative and empowering.  Guest Information: www.exploreblackhistory.com Instagram - @ExploreBlackHistory Follow #DearReadingTeacher on Facebook/Instagram: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub https://school.readinggardenclub.com/ Do you have an early reading/struggling reader story to tell? Are you a homeschool Parent or reading educator? Contribute as a guest - https://tinyurl.com/readingteacherpodcast/

    1h 24m
  8. 11 - Raising Readers at the Library

    03/31/2024

    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 discuss the competition between screens and library use with another Parent and a children’s author, Meredith Johnson. As library lovers we are already biased to enjoy the library and we want to raise our children to enjoy this community space. So, how did we maximize the library for our families? Guest Information: www.meredith-johnson.com Facebook - @Meredith Johnson - Author Follow #DearReadingTeacher on Facebook/Instagram: Instagram - @DearReadingTeacher Facebook - @ReadingGardenClub https://school.readinggardenclub.com/ Do you have an early reading/struggling reader story to tell? Are you a homeschool Parent or reading educator? Contribute as a guest - https://tinyurl.com/readingteacherpodcast/

    1h 15m
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#DearReadingTeacher Podcast empowers Parents to teach their child to read + we help Parents better navigate the early reading landscape today. The host + Reading Teacher, Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed., invites experienced educators + parent guests to discuss the science of reading research, plus the best methods to teach children to read at home. We are a Parent Resource. Listen for inspiration + information! [Music by olexandrmusic from Pixabay.]

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  • Creator
    Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed.
  • Show Website
    #DearReadingTeacher