"Three Wisemen Still Figuring It Out" podcast is an insightful and refreshing show that explores the intricacies of life. Hosts Jeff King, Chris Blackwell, and Josh Vogt offer practical advice and valuable insights on topics ranging from personal growth and relationships to navigating modern society. With a focus on growth and self-improvement, the podcast provides a positive and uplifting listening experience. The hosts share their own relatable stories, successes, and failures to provide m ...
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Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenworth, KS. Visit our website at opendoorinfo.org.
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Exploring the intersection between technology, humanity and leadership. This podcast features interviews with Jude Jennison and technology leaders on how technology impacts our lives and who we need to be leaders in the future to take advantage of technology and use it for our highest good. How do you use technology to enhance emotional connection and make a difference in the world? How do you ensure it does not create greater disconnection?
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Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap present The Disability and...Podcast
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The Disability And…Podcast gets right to the heart of some of the most pressing issues in arts, culture and beyond with a series of bold, provocative and insightful interviews with disabled artists, key industry figures and the odd legend. The Disability and…Podcast is currently monthly.
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A podcast about the wisdom of irreligion, and all that entails.
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The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension
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Welcome to The Literacy Lounge! This is a podcast designed for elementary school teachers and homeschool parents on a mission to master the art of literacy instruction and cultivate a love of reading in students. Join your host, Ciera Harris, as she opens the door to a world of transformative teaching strategies that will make you a literacy champion in your classroom. Ciera and her guests will dive into topics such as The Science of Reading, the 5 components of reading (phonemic awareness, ...
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Every great film and TV maker began as a Red Carpet Rookie. In this podcast each episode you’ll learn from the life and career story of someone who’s grown to the top of the entertainment business, hearing how they mastered their craft with lessons you can apply to harness your own creative talent in your own career and everyday life. From lessons given by Spielberg to Oscar-winners tips on imposter syndrome, and some pretty crazy on-set anecdotes thrown in for good measure… My name is Mike ...
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler discusses what the Scriptures defines as faithfulness for fathers of children, with Pastors Justin Gort and Dustin Anderson. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenw…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler discusses what it means to be a welcoming congregation of believers with Pastors Justin Gort and Dustin Anderson. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenworth, KS. V…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler does a ministry update with missionaries to Zimbabwe, Marc and Nancy Blackwell. They are joined by Pastor Andy Huber. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenworth, K…
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Disability and...DAM in Venice with Tony Heaton
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This month founder and senior editor of Disability Arts Online, Colin Hambrook, chats with artist and activist Tony Heaton, about the Shape Disability Arts Movement in Venice exhibition, Crip Arte Spazio. They discuss how disability arts impacted on the social and political landscape of the 90s.By Disability Ars Online and Mind the Gap
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Disability and...Birdie with Emily Blackwell & Charlotte Jones
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Paul Wilshaw, Assistant Producer at Mind the Gap talks to Emily Blackwell and Charlotte Jones about Mind the Gap's touring outdoor show Birdie and access when working with artists with neurodivergent or learning disabled artists.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler does a ministry update with missionary to Poland, Chris Osiecki. They are joined by Pastor Andy Huber. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenworth, KS. Visit our we…
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Host, Pastor Justin Gort discusses the nature of fellowship and the purposeful focus on fellowship here at COTOD, with Pastor Andy Huber and church elder Kevin Gentzler. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door…
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Disability and...Historical Characters with Arthur Hughes
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This month Disability Arts Online's Founding Editor Colin Hambrook chats with actor Arthur Hughes about his leading role in the newly released Disney+ Tudor spy thriller Shardlake. This podcast is in memory of Shardlake's creator C.J. Sansom who sadly passed away shortly after this podcast episode was recorded.…
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Disability and...Cutting Edge Theatre with Suzanne Lofthus and Abigail Brydon
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This month Paul Wilshaw, Associate producer at Mind the Gap talks to Cutting Edge Theatre's Artistic Director Suzanne Lofthus and Associate Artist Abigail Brydon about the work they do in Scotland.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap
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#51 - Ronan Bennett: Creating Top Boy, Working with Michael Mann, Following Obsession, Stamina, and Why Screenwriting is like Playing Tennis with Novak Djokovic
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Today’s guest began his career writing novels informed by his experiences growing up in the troubles of 1970s Northern Ireland such as The Second Prison which was shortlisted for the 1991 Irish Times prize. Soon after, he began writing for television and film, again bringing signature realism to his work in later projects including Michael Mann’s g…
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21. Reaching Every Learner: Dr. Chris Reeve's Approach to Special Education
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How can we best support our students with special needs inside the general education classroom when we don’t have a background in special education? Without training in special education, teachers often wonder how they can ensure their students with special needs are receiving the instruction and support they need. Dr. Chris Reeve is joining me tod…
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20. Teacher Burnout Unveiled: A Conversation with Brittany Blackwell
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The demands on teachers seem to grow endlessly. There always seem to be curriculum changes, standardized testing, and all the challenges that have come along with the past few years. Teachers today are facing very high levels of exhaustion, stress, and burnout. So, what can we do to help prevent and manage this stress and burnout? Teacher burnout a…
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#50 - Lorien McKenna: How the The Pixar Story Department Actually Works, Creating Career Agency, Writing For Visuals, Challenging Shame and The Power of Vulnerability
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Today’s guest began her creative journey in the world of theatre before moving to Pixar where she worked in the story department of hits including Ratatouille, Up, Brave, The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out. Having now transitioned to writing and showrunning her own projects, most recently the double Emmy nominated Tab Time as well as co-hosting mega-…
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Disability and...CRIPtic Arts with Jamie Hale
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This month on the Disability And... podcast, Disability Arts Online's Founding Editor Colin Hambrook talks to writer and Chief Executive of CRIPtic Arts, Jamie Hale, about how CRIPtic came into existence and their thoughts and approaches when working with disabled collaborators.By Disability Arts Online and Mind the Gap
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Host, Pastor Andy Huber, continues our doctrinal statement series, discussing Missiology, with church elder Kevin Gentzler and Pastor Justin Gort. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Door of Leavenworth, KS. Vi…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler does a ministry update with Pastor Sam Hock and Pastoral Intern Daniel Kopasz. He is joined by Pastor Andy Huber and Pastor Justin Gort. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Church of the Open Doo…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler continues our Doctrinal Statement series by discussing the doctrine of Eschatology - the study of the last things, with Pastors Andy Huber and Justin Gort. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Chu…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler continues our Doctrinal Statement series by discussing the doctrine of Eschatology - the study of the last things, with Pastors Andy Huber and Justin Gort. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Chu…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler continues our Doctrinal Statement series by discussing the doctrine of Eschatology - the study of the last things, with Pastors Andy Huber and Justin Gort. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, Chu…
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Host, church elder Kevin Gentzler discusses the Pope's recent theological shift and whether "shifting theology" is a category we should even consider, with Pastors Justin Gort and Andy Huber. Sheep and Shepherds is a weekly conversation by a group of church elders who are concerned with the wellbeing of the people within their local congregation, C…
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Disability and...Mental Health with James Leadbitter
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This month, Mind the Gap’s Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with artist and activist James Leadbitter, a.k.a. the Vacuum Cleaner, about his work around the topic of mental health, his work abroad, and how the arts help support people's mental health. This podcast contains some strong language. James Leadbitter's website.…
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#49 - Simon Blackwell: Writing Veep & The Thick of It, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Scary Phrase, Emergency Plane Writing, The Genius of Armando Iannucci, Sweary Grannies, & Why Parenting Makes You A Better Creative ...
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I am lucky to introduce today’s guest who has been at the forefront of British comedy for the last two decades. The man behind hit shows such as Back starring Mitchell and Webb and Sky’s Breeders, his career is long and celebrated but it is his partnership with Armando Innaucci for which he is probably best known. Together they have brought movies …
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19. Unveiling 5 Unpopular Opinions About Teaching Reading
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There are some common methods and practices for teaching reading that I don’t agree with. Now, I don’t say this to ruffle feathers but rather to challenge the status quo and make us think deeply about how we approach literacy education and how we can make the biggest impact on our students’ reading journeys. We all want to provide the best reading …
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18. How to Help Students Who Hate Reading
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We’ve all come across students who hate reading. These students, for whatever reason it may be, cannot see the power and joy that reading can bring. Thankfully, we are in a position to help these students see just how amazing reading can be. With the right steps and encouragement, we can transform these students into lifelong readers! In this episo…
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Disability and...Climate Change with AlanJames Burns and Julia Watts Belser
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This month Disability Arts Online have been taken over by audio visual artist, curator and producer AlanJames Burns. As part of their content takeover, AlanJames talks with Professor Julia Watts Belser who is a professor of Jewish Studies and Disability Studies at Georgetown University. They discuss their experiences as creative practitioners, memb…
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17. What Middle School ELA Teachers Wish Elementary Educators Knew with Caitlin Mitchell
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As an elementary teacher, I was always worried about whether I was doing a good enough job in preparing my students for the next level. I wanted to be a fly on the wall of their classrooms when they got to middle school to see if they were prepared. That is why I am so excited to have Caitlin Mitchell joining me today to share all about how element…
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16. Small Steps, Big Impact: Teaching Goal Setting in Elementary Grades
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One of the most powerful things you can do with your students inside the classroom is goal setting. It can help to drive motivation and focus and give your students the extra push they need intrinsically to meet the goals they have set for themselves. I know goal setting with your students can sound daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! Goal setting…
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15. The Power of Read Alouds in the Classroom with Sara Soucy From The Colorful Apple
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How amazing is it to witness a student’s eyes beam with excitement when they are completely captivated by a story? The great thing is, by harnessing the power of read alouds, we can get our students excited about reading while also building background knowledge, modeling fluent reading, and so much more! Sara Soucy from The Colorful Apple joins us …
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14. 5 Podcasts You Need To Be Listening To In 2024
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A fresh, new year always brings a spark of possibility and positivity as I look forward to all the things I hope to accomplish in the year. And if you’re feeling anything like me, you are optimistic that 2024 is finally going to be a good year! I am so ready to make 2024 an amazing year! Are you with me? If you’re looking to elevate your teaching a…
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13. Unveiling Three Game-Changing Strategies to Transform Your Teaching in 2024
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What if I told you there were simple strategies you could implement in your class that could elevate your instruction and be a total game changer for your students? Believe it or not, there are strategies that don’t require extra materials or extra prep but make a big impact. As we are heading into a new year, it’s a great time to start implementin…
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12. Binge-Worthy PD: Your Holiday Reading List for Teacher Growth
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Are you looking for a simple yet impactful way to squeeze in a little professional development during the holiday break? I absolutely loved to use this time off to not only recharge but to binge a professional development book I knew I wouldn’t have time to read while in the classroom. Before diving into books, we typically like to know if they are…
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Disability and...Pantomimes with Chris Hannon
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This month Mind The Gap's Associate Producer Paul Wilshaw chats with writer and actor Chris Hannon about the representation of disability in pantomimes and how Chris makes pantos more inclusive. Chris has acted in Coronation Street and Doctors and for the past 13 years has been the Dame in the Wakefield Theatres panto.…
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#48 - John Zaozirny, Literary Manager on The ‘Magic’ That Makes a Hollywood Script, Screenwriting Lessons from Tony Gilroy, How He Finds Clients, Network Building, and Why Not to Write for the Market
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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies, today’s guest earned his early entertainment industry stripes working at Village Roadshow and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way, later transitioning to the world of literary management, where he has since set up his own management and production company Bellevue Productions. There his clients…
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11. Emotional Intelligence and Reading Success: A Counselor's Perspective with Sara Cottrill-Carlo
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Have you ever had a student who regularly seemed stressed or anxious and was also struggling with academics? There is a strong connection between social-emotional well-being and academic success that is often overlooked. This is a huge reason that there is a strong push for social-emotional learning in schools right now. Professional school counsel…
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#47 - Rhys Thomas: Directing SNL, Secret Marvel Security Meetings, The Handiness of a British Accent, & Making Documentary Now with Bill Hader and Fred Armisen
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Born to a sleepy town in South Wales, after university, he swapped the countryside for the Big Apple where he made his name as the film unit director at New York institution, Saturday Night Live. In addition to his time at 30 Rock, he’s also managed to peel off and create the hilarious documentary satire series Documentary Now with friends Bill Had…
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10. Navigating the Depths of Reading Comprehension [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
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What exactly is comprehension in the context of reading? We know that comprehension is the core of literacy. And as teachers, understanding that comprehension is what connects phonemic awareness, phonics, vocab, and fluency together is crucial for effective literacy instruction. When it comes to improving your students' reading comprehension, even …
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Disability and...Cultural Identity with Eleanor Lisney and Eric Wu
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This month Eleanor Lisney and Eric Wu are in conversation. Eleanor Lisney is a Disability Arts Online board member, she's also a co-founder of disabled women's collective Sisters of Frida and of Culture Access CIC. Eric Wu is a nutrition and dietetics student and mental health community organiser at King's College, London. Eleanor and Eric discuss …
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#46 - Sam Bain: Writing Peep Show, Crafting Four Lions With Chris Morris, Pre Success ‘Disasters’, Screenwriting Myths, And How Kids TV Made Him
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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest who cut his teeth working on the British children’s TV that made up my childhood with shows like The Queens Nose, Tracey Beaker and My Parents are Aliens, before transitioning to his own creations like Fresh Meat and most notably the one and only, the great Peep Sh…
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The Spiritual Evolution of Community with Julie Cher
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In this November 2023 episode of the "Three Wise Men Podcast," we dive deep into the realms of spirituality, community, and personal growth with our guest, Julie Cher. As the owner of Pure Pizza and co-founder of Big Love Yoga Barn, Julie shares her unique journey from grappling with religious constraints to embracing a holistic spiritual path. She…
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9. Mastering Vocabulary: A Key to Elementary Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
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We know that teaching vocabulary is crucial for students to comprehend texts, but the importance of expanding students' vocabulary goes far beyond understanding what they are reading in the classroom. Vocabulary in elementary education not only impacts comprehension but also how students engage with and understand the world. Explicitly teaching voc…
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#45 - Julian Caldow: Designing Tim Burton’s Batmobile, World Building Game of Thrones, Bond Gadgets, Proof of Work, & The James Cameron KY Jelly Incident
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Today’s guest began his career working as a runner on James Cameron’s legendary action movie Aliens but found his home in the art department where he honed the skill of concept art becoming one of the foremost illustrators in the business. With a resume that includes movies such as Star Wars Rogue Rogue, The Martian, Gravity, Casino Royale, Tim Bur…
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8. Reading Fluency Uncovered [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
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Have you witnessed the transformation when a student turns from a hesitant or reluctant reader into a confident reader? It is truly an amazing thing to watch unfold before your eyes! The key to this transformation is the third component of literacy: Fluency! As teachers, we know that fluency is essential to being a successful reader. But what does …
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7. Elementary Essentials: How Phonemic Awareness & Phonics Shape Lifelong Readers with Kristina Harrill [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
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Phonics and phonemic awareness play a crucial role in our end goal of reading comprehension, and it is so important that our students are learning these foundational skills, regardless of their grade. But how can you fit phonemic awareness lessons into your already packed schedule? Kristina Harrill of Sweet for Kindergarten is joining us today to s…
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6. Deciphering the 5 Pillars: An In-Depth Look at the Components of Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
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Do you know the 5 components of literacy that all elementary teachers should be explicitly teaching every single day? These 5 literacy components are the building blocks that turn our students into lifelong, successful readers. Teaching the Fab 5 of literacy regardless of what grade you teach is so important to your students’ success. In this episo…
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5. 9 Overlooked Things that Impact Comprehension
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Teaching reading comprehension is a huge undertaking for teachers. There are various aspects and factors that impact a student’s ability to comprehend what they have read and recognizing and understanding these factors are key to effectively teaching reading comprehension. So what are some of the factors that impact instruction? As we all know, eve…
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For this, our final Halloween podcast, we tackle Night Train to Terror, a classic in "so bad it's actually truly awful" horror movies. Also, skunk dicks.By Irreligiosophy
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Disability and...Playwriting with Daniel Foulds and Leanna Benjamin
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This month, Mind the Gap Associate Artist Daniel Foulds chats with playwright and activist Leanna Benjamin about her experiences of being on the Graeae ‘Introduction to Playwrighting’ course, being ‘Artist for Change’ at Leeds Playhouse, and the barriers she faces in the theatre industry.By Disability Ars Online and Mind the Gap
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4. 3 Reading Block Schedules You Need to Try!
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Have you found yourself struggling to figure out how you’re going to fit everything you need to cover into your reading block? I definitely have been there! The good news is that there are ways to create a reading schedule that allows you to cover all the literacy components you know you need to include to help your students be successful readers. …
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3. Using Mentor Texts to Enhance Your Literacy Block
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Our classrooms are full of invaluable tools that can equip our students with critical thinking skills and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing. Can you guess what these tools are? It’s mentor texts! Utilizing the right mentor texts can completely transform your instruction and your students’ experiences with literacy. In this episode, we wi…
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2. Understanding and Implementing Literacy Routines into Your Reading Block with Sara Marye
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If you constantly find yourself saying “I wish I had more time to fit everything in”, then this episode is for you. Teachers have so much content to cover each day, and it can feel like an impossible task to make it work, especially in your literacy block. That’s where routines come in. Literacy specialist, Sara Marye, joins us to share exactly why…
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