Welcome to the Littles Love Learning Podcast!
I'm Erin, an experienced teacher & reading specialist documenting my journey as a first year literacy interventionist in 2nd & 3rd grade.
Each week, I share what's happening behind the scenes…what I'm learning, the challenges I'm working through, the books I'm reading, the systems I'm building, and the literacy resources I'm creating along the way.
This isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking thoughtful questions, reflecting on best practices, trying new approaches, and helping striving readers find success in my classroom!
Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy interventionist, reading specialist, or simply passionate about helping students become confident readers, I hope you'll find practical ideas, honest conversations, and encouragement for your own journey.
Thanks for listening. I'm so glad you're here!
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176. From Chaos to Calm: Tips from a Child Behavior Expert: Interview with Lisa Chan from TheLisaChan.com
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Today's interview is with Lisa Chan from TheLisaChan.com.
Lisa is a former Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience who specializes in transforming high-conflict family dynamics and addressing complex behavioral patterns.
Lisa's approach targets the root causes of family dysfunction, offering strategic interventions when traditional parenting methods have failed.
She provides parents with effective strategies to lead with confidence, strengthen relationships with their children, and create sustainable change.
Listen in on my conversation with Lisa as she shares:
💜 Misconceptions around common behaviors seen in 4-6 year olds (and what those behaviors really mean!)
💙 Why quick behavior fixes won't work if you want long-term change for your child
🩷 Strategies to strengthen the parent-child relationship
Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huLCMhJH-RI) to check it out!
You can also check out Danielle Mimbs from @steammadesimple and her CCP model by connecting with her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/steammadesimple).
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Connect with Lisa:
►Website (https://www.thelisachan.com)
►Instagram: @lisaparentcoach (https://www.instagram.com/lisaparentcoach/)
►YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@lisaparentcoach)
►Course: From Chaos to Calm (https://www.thelisachan.com/course)
►Let's Connect:
>>> Join my email community here (https://littleslovelearning.com/subscribe/)!
>>> Reach out on Instagram @littleslovelearningblog (https://www.instagram.com/littleslovelearningblog/)
Happy Learning!
-Erin
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25 Apr 2025
175. One Teacher's Mission to Help 100 Million Kids Learn to Read: Interview with Malia Hollowell from Playdough to Plato
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Today's interview is with Malia Hollowell from Playdough to Plato.
Malia is a Starbucks-loving, red-nail-polish-wearing, Sharpie-obsessed former teacher on a mission to make learning fun and easy!
Back in her classroom days, Malia spent way too much time searching for lessons that actually worked. She wanted activities that were simple, engaging, and—most importantly—effective. But finding them? Nearly impossible.
So she created Playdough to Plato to take the guesswork out of teaching. From phonics to math, STEM to science, Malia and her team offer science-backed, ready-to-go resources designed to save teachers time and help their students thrive!
Listen in on my conversation with Malia as she shares:
💜 How she takes the big body of research known as the "Science of Reading" and turns it into actionable steps for teachers
💙 Why she advocates for the mental health of teachers as well as the professional training they need to teach reading
🩷 How her company is working to equip 500,000 teachers with science-backed tools in order to help 100 million kids learn to read!
Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here (https://youtu.be/3ygwIsmZIfY) to check it out!
You can also listen to my interview with Alex John from the Kindergarten Connection here (https://pod.link/1724133701/episode/7ea1c07598cd44fe6f6b2114b0510961)!
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Connect with Malia:
►Playdough to Plato Website (Grab her book here!) (https://www.playdoughtoplato.com)
►Instagram: @playdough2plato (https://www.instagram.com/playdough2plato/)
►Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PlaydoughToPlato)
►YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@PlaydoughtoPlato)
►Podcast: The Science of Reading Formula (https://pod.link/1754023689)
►Let's Connect:
>>> Join my email community here (https://littleslovelearning.com/subscribe/)!
>>> Reach out on Instagram @littleslovelearningblog (https://www.instagram.com/littleslovelearningblog/)
Happy Learning!
-Erin
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18 Apr 2025
174. Using Technology to Develop Early Literacy Skills: Interview with Emily Cadiz from Finnegan the Dragon
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Today's interview is with Emily Cadiz from Finnegan the Dragon.
Emily is a proud mom to three girls, drawing inspiration from her family and personal journey to create impactful educational solutions.
A graduate of Columbia University, she holds advanced degrees in early childhood education and music, combining her expertise to innovate approaches to pre-reading skill development.
As the founder of Finnegan the Dragon, Emily develops programs that empower children, families, and educators to close gaps in early literacy skills.
Listen in on my conversation with Emily as she shares:
💜 The important of early language and literacy skills for preschoolers
💙 Why she created Finnegan the Dragon and how this program is helping kids across the country
🩷 How we can use technology to support language and literacy development in the early years
Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTG0R7OYyk4) to check it out!
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Connect with Emily:
►Finnegan the Dragon Website (https://finneganthedragon.com)
►Instagram: @finneganthedragon (https://www.instagram.com/finneganthedragon/)
►Facebook: Finnegan the Dragon (https://www.facebook.com/finneganthedragon )
►Let's Connect:
>>> Join my email community here (https://littleslovelearning.com/subscribe/)!
>>> Reach out on Instagram @littleslovelearningblog (https://www.instagram.com/littleslovelearningblog/)
Happy Learning!
-Erin
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