Michael Young is able to use his German daily in his second grade classroom—in Utah. In fact, that's the only language he can use. In this great episode about dual language immersion, Michael talks about what is needed to run a language program and successfully teach kids a second language. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Get more from Michael here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/authormichaelyoung Twitter: www.twitter.com/mdybyu Amazon Author Page:...

Laura Hernandez is a mother to ten kids and homeschools seven of them. She has tips and tricks on how to make homeschooling work for your family. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org To learn more about Laura, visit: www.mamasystems.net 

Lexie Austin has always loved books and reading. She knows what it takes to help kids to learn to love reading and to engage more with books. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

If we want our kids to launch successfully as they leave high school and home, we need to equip them with tools and skills that will get them there. In this episode, Scott Holman walks us through what it takes to help our kids transition from childhood to adulthood. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org For more from Scott, check out www.legacylaunch.com

Claire Meschkat is the cofounder of Vivify STEM. In this episode, she teaches what STEM is, gives practical tips on how to implement it in the classroom and at home, and shows the benefits of learning STEM.  For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org  

When Sofia Colon saw that there were challenges in her Stockton, California school district she decided to get involved. She worked with a group and learned a lot about advocating for kids in schools and how to speak the language that school officials would listen too. Her experience can help you to make changes in your local schools too. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Arts integration is pairing art with other subjects. While many teachers dabble in it, more intentional use of arts integration will allow more students to engage and learn the material in a deeper way, while learning art at the same time.  Arts integration is a way to get more art into schools while teaching core curriculum at the same time. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Issac Calvert teaches History of Education and in this great episode, he goes deep, teaching us about different cultures and what we can learn from them and use in our modern classrooms. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Issac can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/issaccalvert  

Corey Taylor was born with a severe facial deformity. His parents and the schools he attended helped him to feel included and headed off bullying with some simple strategies. Corey shares what it was like growing up looking different than everyone else. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org For more from Corey, visit: www.coreyrtaylor.com  

Holistic education means treating the student as a whole person and recognizing that they have a life outside the classroom. When teachers can incorporate and be empathetic to students lives before and after school, they will connect with students on a deeper level and be able to teach them even more. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Connect with Evan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/evanmcdermod On Twitter: www.twitter.com/evanspencer

Many kids are struggling with depression and anxiety. All of us can help by connecting through authenticity and reaching out to others. When we teach kids to see themselves and their imperfections with compassion, we can help them to accept themselves. Author Julie Lee has written about this in her fabulous book, Broccolipunzle. It will help children and adults alike to learn self acceptance. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org For more from Julie, visit: www.iseeyoupodcast.com

As a parent concerned about education, Rob wanted his kids to go where they would thrive. the solution for his family was a charter school focused on technology. In this episode, we discuss the idea of school choice, who opposes it, and the economics facing charters.   For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Listen to Rob on The Cranky Capitalist.

Kristi Rosengreen teaches English to students in China with Read With You. Her preparation really focuses on each student and what they need. As teachers, we can try to reach students where they are and teach each individual, not just teach lessons. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Writing comes more naturally to some than to others. When we can teach our kids, not just the mechanics of writing, but how to get their thoughts and feelings out on paper, creativity will flow and their voice will be captured on the page. Jessica Wolf helps students to write, including writing college essays.  For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Learn more fro Jessica here: www.wolfweb.com

Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy is the founder of Merit Academy, an accredited K-12 private school. She designed the curriculum starting in 12th grade and then worked backwards. By figuring out what a child needs to know and prepare for at the end of their educational career, they move through curriculum intentionally, learning what they need to learn. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Visit Susan's website here: www.meritworld.com

Tess O'Driscoll loves books, and she wants to share that love with the kids she knows. In the classroom and in her home, books have become a focus. Through stories, she is able to teach her students more than just vocabulary and grammar--she teaches them to love reading. This one simple strategy improved reading levels and created kids who love reading. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org For more from Tess, go to Instagram: @tess_beyondsurvivalmom  

Faster reading with better comprehension will allow you to learn--and retain--more in less time. We are surrounded by information and much of it comes to us through reading. The more we can improve our reading, the better off we will be. Kam Knight shares great tips on how to instantly speed read with good comprehension.  For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Get in touch with Kam for coaching by email: [email protected] Get his free ebook, Triple Your Reading, Memory and Concentration in...

IEP meetings can be intimidating for parents. They sometimes feel a lack of confidence and fear over the outcome. This episode with Ceri Payne will help both parents and teachers to prepare to have the most successful IEP meetings with the best outcomes for all.   For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Get more from Ceri on Instagram @organizedlife.coach www.organizedlife.coach

Kam Knight is an expert on improving memory and concentration. His work focuses on principles so that we will be better able to learn and apply the techniques. This episode is packed with great information for students or anyone who wants to increase their mental performance. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org For more from Kam, visit: www.mindlily.com and get his free download at www.mindlily.com/free 

Do your kids love to spend time on electronics? Most parents these days are trying to figure out what to do about screen time. Rebecca Jackson, an adventuring mom of four has some great solutions for us, including spending time with our kids in adventures and as a family. Check out this great episode for ideas to get your family closer to each other and spending less time on screens. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Follow Rebecca on Instagram @jfamadvantures

Thank you for an amazing 2019 on Read With You Presents! We are so grateful for our listeners and and our guests. In this episode, we highlight our three most popular episodes from the year. We cover topics including writing, being kind, teaching pre-readers and unschooling.   

Self care is important for parents and educators. They are constantly taking care of the needs of others and it can be stressful, overwhelming and even depleting if they don't take the time to take care of their own needs. This podcast goes through 5 different aspects of self care and how they will help you take care of yourself so you can take better care of everyone else. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org

Alicia Sullivan works to coach new teachers through their first years of teaching. She knows that teachers often feel isolated and can get discouraged trying to set up a classroom and systems that work. Her experience as a classroom teacher, as well as learning from her colleagues, has given her valuable insight that will help all new teachers start off right. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org Get more from Alicia...

It can be hard to get by financially on a teachers salary. Dawn Casey-Rowe has some great ideas that will help. This episode also talks about things that can be done in education to make it even better and to really meet the needs of both teachers and students. For show notes, visit: www.readwithyou.org To reach Dawn, go to Twitter or Instagram @runningdmc