This is a podcast for parents and teachers from a high school English teacher-turned elementary reading coach who discovered that some of the strategies we teach students in elementary are exactly why we have struggling secondary readers. We will look at bite-sided pieces of the science behind reading and I will give you some tips and resources to use them at home or in your classroom, regardless of the age of your readers.
Here is a quick video that pairs with episode 5 from last season and shows ways you can work on fluency with your kids/students.
24 May 2022
Prevent the summer slide part 2: Fun activities for toddlers
I give more specific info about gales and activities you can do with your toddler this summer to help keep them on track for reading.
17 May 2022
Interview with Joi from Full Steam ahead
Join me as I talk to an amazing educator who is working to create excitement for learning and, bringing books to life, and helping to slow down the summer slide. Joi from Full Steam Ahead joins me on my first podcast as an interviewer.
10 May 2022
Let’s Slow Down
Take a quick detour with me as I talk about how reading is a science, but should also be fun. Let’s not let the academic language suck the life out of learning to read.
3 May 2022
Stopping the summer slide
Summer is coming! And while that means sleeping in and swimming pools, it can also be a time of great learning loss. Let Kim give you some tips to keep your kids on track for the next school year.
26 Apr 2022
Comprehension
Comprehension is the point of it all! Join Kim as she gives you 6 skills for improving reading comprehension.
19 Apr 2022
Fluency
Fluency is the glue that holds the other skills together. Join Kim as she give you easy-to-implement strategies to improve fluency in your kids.
12 Apr 2022
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is so much more than just lists to memorize. Join Kim as she talks about types of vocabulary and how it impacts reading.
4 Apr 2022
Phonemic Awareness
On this episode, I will be breaking down phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear and manipulate the smallest sounds in words. This is a building block to strong readers.
4 Apr 2022
Phonological Awareness
Phonological Awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds and words. Join me as I break down the skills needed as well as give tips for practicing Phonological Awareness at home with your kids.
4 Apr 2022
Why the Fonics?
Meet your host Kim and get an outline for what the episodes this season will be about.
20 Mar 2022
What the Fonics trailer
Welcome to What The Fonics! I am a mom, former high school english teacher, and current reading coach. Come with me on a journey as we learn about the science of reading and how it can be used in your class or home.
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