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The PHPS Difference Podcast—an inside glance into how PHPS celebrates students who learn differently.  At PHPS, we focus on equipping students with the skills, confidence, and passion to be successful in their futures. Through this podcast we will share resources and expert insights to help families and our community support learners beyond the classroom. We invite families and community members to walk alongside us in supporting extraordinary learners.

  1. Hootie's Story Nest: Mrs. Peters

    hace 3 días

    Hootie's Story Nest: Mrs. Peters

    Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Show Notes Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 6 Featuring Mrs. Peters Welcome back to Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Mrs. Peters shares an excerpt from Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar, published by HarperCollins. A favorite of hers beginning in third grade, this hilarious and imaginative story is filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs. 🌟 In This Episode An excerpt from Wayside School Is Falling DownMrs. Peters shares why this book has been one of her favorites since third gradeMrs. Peters' favorite childhood books and series:Ramona and Beezus and Henry Huggins by Beverly ClearyThe Fudge series by Judy BlumeThe Lemonade War by Jacqueline DaviesMary Poppins by P. L. TraversMrs. Peters also shares that one of her family's favorite traditions is reading the Harry Potter series together.A celebration of imagination, humor, and the joy of reading🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, encourage imagination, and help students discover books they'll want to revisit again and again. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today's episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie's Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long.

    6 min
  2. Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Gibbons

    29 jun

    Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Gibbons

    Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Show Notes Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 2Featuring Ms. Gibbons, PHPS 2nd Grade Teacher Welcome back to Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Ms. Gibbons, one of our wonderful 2nd grade teachers, shares the heartwarming story Bear's Lost Glasses. Join Bear as he searches for his missing glasses and discovers that a little help from friends can make all the difference. 🌟 In This Episode  A read-aloud of Bear’s Lost Glasses Student book recommendations:  Books by Judy Blume The Mercy Watson series  The Magic Tree House series How to Eat Fried Worms Adult reading recommendations: The Theo of GoldenStrangers: A Memoir 🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and remind students that books can take us on wonderful adventures all summer long. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today’s episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie’s Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long. 📚🦉☀️

    4 min
  3. Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Plifka

    22 jun

    Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Plifka

    Send us Fan Mail Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 5Featuring Mrs. Plifka, PHPS School Counselor Welcome back to Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Mrs. Plifka, our PHPS School Counselor, shares The Cool Bean by Jory John and Pete Oswald. This humorous and heartwarming story explores friendship, kindness, inclusion, and what it really means to be "cool." Through relatable characters and an important message, listeners are reminded that being kind to others is one of the coolest things you can do. 🌟 In This Episode  A read-aloud of The Cool Bean A celebration of kindness, friendship, and belonging  Important lessons about empathy and treating others with respect  A personal connection from Mrs. Plifka about some of her favorite books growing up: The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Mrs. Plifka's recommendation of the entire Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald A reminder that everyone has unique strengths and qualities that make them special 🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, encourage empathy, and help students build strong friendships while discovering stories that make them think, laugh, and grow. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today’s episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie’s Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long.

    5 min
  4. Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Walker

    15 jun

    Hootie’s Story Nest: Mrs. Walker

    Send us Fan Mail Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 4Featuring Mrs. Walker, PHPS 1st Grade Teacher Welcome back to Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Mrs. Walker, one of our wonderful PHPS 1st Grade Teachers, shares Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea by Greg Pizzoli. This funny and engaging story follows two unlikely friends as they navigate a not-so-great idea, reminding readers that friendship, problem-solving, and a little patience can go a long way. 🌟 In This Episode  A read-aloud of Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea A celebration of friendship and teamwork  Lots of laughs and silly moments  A personal connection from Mrs. Walker about her love of historical fiction as a child  Mrs. Walker's book recommendations:  The Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo  The Skunk and Badger series by Jacqueline Davies  The Orris and Timble series by Kate DiCamillo  An opportunity to think about choices and consequences  A reminder that good friends help each other through challenges 🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, encourage imagination, and help students discover the joy that comes from sharing stories together. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today’s episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie’s Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long.

    7 min
  5. Hootie’s Story Nest: Coach Green

    8 jun

    Hootie’s Story Nest: Coach Green

    Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Show Notes Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 3Featuring Coach Green, PHPS Science Teacher Welcome back to Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Coach Green, our PHPS Science Teacher, shares an exciting selection from I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis. Listeners will follow Ben, a young boy visiting Japan, as he experiences one of the most powerful natural disasters in modern history. Through courage, resilience, and determination, this story brings science, history, and storytelling together in an unforgettable way. 🌟 In This Episode  A read-aloud from I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 An introduction to the real-life events surrounding the 2011 tsunami in Japan  Coach Green's favorite book recommendations: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien  A connection between science, history, and storytelling  A celebration of courage, perseverance, and resilience 🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity about the world around us, and help students discover how books can teach us about science, history, and the human experience. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today’s episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie’s Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long.

    5 min
  6. Hootie’s Story Nest: Ms. Stewart

    1 jun

    Hootie’s Story Nest: Ms. Stewart

    Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Show Notes Hootie’s Story Nest – Episode 1Featuring Ms. Stewart, PHPS Art Teacher Welcome to the very first episode of Hootie’s Story Nest, part of the PHPS Difference Podcast Summer Series! In this episode, Ms. Stewart, our talented PHPS Art Teacher, shares the beloved story Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. She brings the story to life with a fun and engaging read-aloud and shares an additional book recommendation to keep students reading and imagining all summer long. 🌟 In This Episode  A read-aloud of Room on the Broom A featured recommendation: Possum Magic by Mem Fox  A personal summer connection from Ms. Stewart  A celebration of creativity, imagination, and storytelling 🎯 Our Goal To inspire a love of reading, spark creativity, and remind students that stories and imagination go hand in hand. 📚 Keep Listening Join us each week as a new PHPS teacher shares their favorite stories and helps keep our students connected to books all summer long. 💛 Special Thanks A special thank you to Carmen for introducing and helping bring Hootie’s Story Nest to life on the podcast. Before we wrap up, we want to give full credit to the authors, illustrators, and publishers of the books shared in today’s episode. These excerpts are shared to celebrate and support reading. Hootie’s Story Nest is an educational summer series on the PHPS Difference Podcast, created to inspire a love of reading, spark curiosity, and keep students connected to books all summer long.

    5 min
  7. Preventing the Summer Slide

    18 may

    Preventing the Summer Slide

    Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode Show Notes Preventing the Summer Slide (Without Turning Summer Into School) In our final episode of Season 1, Becky and Lauren talk about one of the most common summer concerns for families—the “summer slide.” If you’ve ever worried about your child losing skills over the summer, this episode is here to reassure you: summer doesn’t need to feel like school to support learning. Instead, it’s about keeping things simple, consistent, and engaging—especially for students with learning differences. 🌟 What We Cover What the “summer slide” really means (hint: it’s about routines, not ability)What actually counts as reading (it’s more than you think!)Why audiobooks are a powerful tool for confidence and comprehensionEasy, everyday ways kids keep learning without it feeling like schoolSimple, low-pressure tips for reading and math over the summer💡 Key Takeaways A little consistency goes a long wayReading doesn’t have to look traditional to countConfidence and enjoyment matter mostLearning happens in everyday moments🎯 Closing Thought A little reading, a little math, and a lot of joy go a long way. 🎙️ Coming Up Next Tune into our summer series, Hootie’s Story Nest, where our teachers and staff share favorite books and read-alouds to keep students connected to stories all summer long.

    17 min
  8. Getting to Know Our New Middle School Head: Mr. Adler

    5 may

    Getting to Know Our New Middle School Head: Mr. Adler

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode Becky and Lauren sit down with Mr. Adler to learn more about his journey in education and what excites him most about leading the PHPS Middle School. This episode takes a fun and engaging turn as some of our amazing 5th grade students join the conversation, putting Mr. Adler in the hot seat with thoughtful and creative questions. From his favorite books growing up to the experiences that shaped him as an educator, listeners get a glimpse into both the leader and the person behind the role. 🧠 What We Discuss Mr. Adler’s path into educationHis vision and excitement for PHPS Middle SchoolWhat middle school was like for himThe importance of relationships and student connectionStudent-led questions that bring out personality and perspective🎬📚 Mr. Adler’s Favorites & Influences Favorite film: The NaturalFavorite books as a kid: Matt Christopher sports book seriesA meaningful recommendation from his grandmother: The Lords of DisciplineA book on education: The Teenage BrainComing Up Next Coming up next: Preventing the Summer Slide - simple, practical ways to keep reading and math skills strong without turning summer into school.

    19 min
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The PHPS Difference Podcast—an inside glance into how PHPS celebrates students who learn differently.  At PHPS, we focus on equipping students with the skills, confidence, and passion to be successful in their futures. Through this podcast we will share resources and expert insights to help families and our community support learners beyond the classroom. We invite families and community members to walk alongside us in supporting extraordinary learners.

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  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
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