Best Malty the Blue Tiger Books Podcasts (2024)

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How to Teach Kids Language Through Music 18:31

3+ y ago18:31

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If you want to make language learning an even more exciting and successful journey for your child, music (and particularly salsa music!) is a great way to start. Tamara Marie, host of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast, explains why and gives tips to get started in this episode of In Plain Language. You can learn more about Spanish Con Salsa by vi…

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3 Common Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids 17:36

3+ y ago17:36

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If you've embarked on the exciting journey of raising a bilingual child, you know just how much (and sometimes conflicting) information there is on this topic. Nadia Granados, BA, MA, PhD, and Briana Santiago, BA, MA — who are sisters and founders of LinguaLearner, an engaging Spanish and English preschool curriculum that you can do with your child…

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The Importance of Getting Kids Access to Their Own Books at Home 18:09

3+ y ago18:09

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Research shows that kids who grow up in homes with books have better academic success and life outcomes. In today’s episode, we speak with Rebecca Cohen, co-founder of Brooklyn Book Bodega, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the number of 100+ book homes in Brooklyn. She explains why it’s so important to have books kids can call their o…

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Boost Your Child's Reading Comprehension (In Any Language!) 17:44

3+ y ago17:44

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Reading comprehension is a critical building block of learning, whether your child is reading in their native language or a new language! In today's episode of the In Plain Language podcast, Spanish teacher Erin Coleman of The Engaged Spanish Classroom gives tangible tips and activities for gauging and boosting your child's reading comprehension. Y…

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Support Your Child's Language Development at Home 16:06

4y ago16:06

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Strong language skills can set your child up for success in all subjects! If your child is spending more time learning from home than usual right now, they may not be exposed to the language-building activities they would typically have in school. In today's Season 2 kick-off of the In Plain Language podcast, Diane Paul of the American Speech-Langu…

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Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten This Summer! 13:12

4y ago13:12

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What skills do kids need to have when they enter kindergarten? Should they know how to read, or how to count? What can you do if their preschool has been closed and they've been watching Frozen on repeat for the past four months? Not to worry: Carrie Shrier, an early childhood educator at Michigan State University Extension, has straightforward tip…

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The Fascinating Ways Video Chat May Impact Language 25:58

4y ago25:58

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Over the past few months, many children (and adults) have moved completely online for virtual learning and work. But how is this affecting language — and is it possible it’ll have long-term effects on how we communicate with each other? In today’s episode, we talk about the linguistic impact of the past few months, and hear insight on how video cha…

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Helping Kids Move Past the Fear of Mistakes 17:39

4y ago17:39

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When your child is learning a new language, making mistakes along the way is a natural (and important!) part of the journey. In today’s episode, you'll hear from Lauren Stengele, a non-native Spanish speaker, language teacher, and bilingual homeschooling mom, about helping kids get comfortable with learning language and making mistakes along the wa…

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5 Activities to Improve Your Child's Writing Skills 10:44

4+ y ago10:44

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Hi Malty friends — it's your host, Kelsey! Want to raise an incredible writer? As the author of Malty the Blue Tiger and a former journalist, I'm excited to share with you my favorite writing activities for kids, and how they can help inspire a love of writing in today's youngest authors. If you're helping your child learn at home right now, be sur…

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How to Keep Kids Learning at Home 16:46

4+ y ago16:46

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Many schools across the country are closed right now due to COVID-19. If your family is in this situation, we’re here to help with tangible, useful tips for keeping your kids learning at home — and tricks for when you feel overwhelmed. We spoke to two homeschooling parents who have been doing this for a while: Julia Mederich, a mom of two (a 1-year…