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For Black women, by a Black woman. This podcast is an extension of the Black women's empowerment brand Black Girl Thriving & a way for Ciera' Harris, the founder and CEO, to connect with supporters on a whole new level.
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The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension
Ciera Harris, Literacy Specialist for Elementary Reading Teachers
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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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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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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BGT EP8 - Make sure you're okay with being a single parent before having kids....
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BGT's 1st podcast of 2024!!! The title is self-explanatory. Make sure you're okay with possibly becoming a single parent! Support the showBy Ciera' Harris
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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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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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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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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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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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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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BGT EP7 - Are you busy or are you productive?
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In a world that glorifies busyness, it's time to ponder the distinction between being busy and being truly productive. Join me in this eye-opening episode as I delve deep into the nuances of these two states of being. Whether you're a multitasking aficionado or someone seeking a more purposeful approach to your daily routine, this episode is your g…
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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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BGT EP6 - Creating Your Own Work Life Balance
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Jobs are like men - they will treat you the way you allow them to! In this episode I'm giving my tips for creating your own work-life balance, especially with a demanding job like teaching. Like most small business owners, I have a FT job as a high school teacher, but I'm NOT the teacher at Starbucks grading on the weekend! In this episode I talk a…
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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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1. Reading Consumption vs. Reading Comprehension
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Have you ever had a student who reads like the wind but struggles to remember anything from the text? Or, if they do remember anything, they are simply regurgitating facts and details? This is a case of reading consumption vs. reading comprehension and it’s time to unpack the reasons behind it. True comprehension goes beyond remembering and repeati…
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BGT EP5 - DELEGATE, DELEGATE, DELEGATE! Yes, you need an assistant!
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I been talking about hiring an assistant FOR YEARS & I finally did it! & she has been a gem! I suggest ALL small business owners to hire an assistant & delegate tasks. It’s nowhere near as expensive as you think it would be and a good assistant is worth their weight in gold. Trust me on this! Support the show…
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Are you an elementary school teacher on a mission to ignite a love of reading in your students? Looking for actionable strategies to supercharge comprehension in your classroom? Welcome to The Literacy Lounge, where you’ll accomplish this and so much more. I'm your host, Ciera Harris, a former elementary school teacher turned reaching coach. I've c…
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In this week's episode I talk about running a business while working full-time (& part-time for someone else. By the end of this episode I want all of those who are currently working while running a business to feel SEEN & know that they aren't the only one's holding down a job! Being an employee doesn't make you any LESS of a BOSS! Support the sho…
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BGT EP3 - My Top Self-Care Activities & No They Do Not Include a Spa or a Resort!
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Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Black Girl Thriving Podcast, where empowerment, inspiration, and sisterhood intersect! I'm your host, Ciera' Harris, founder and CEO of Black Girl Thriving, a black women’s empowerment brand based in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, I want you to break free from the traditional notions of self-care and I discuss my …
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BGT EP2: From Baby Mama to Boss Mama: Embracing My Motherhood Journey
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In this episode I'm putting y'all all the way in my business, including going into detail on why I chose to keep my son despite his father having numerous children with other women. Motherhood has been a remarkable journey and it is something to be celebrated!! By the end of this podcast I hope that any "baby mamas" are feeling empowered & know tha…
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Welcome to The Black Girl Thriving Podcast, where empowerment, inspiration, and sisterhood intersect! I'm your host, Ciera' Harris, founder and CEO of Black Girl Thriving, a black women’s empowerment brand based in Charlotte, NC. This podcast is an extension of BGT & a way for me to connect with y’all on a whole new level. I’m diving deeper, sharin…
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