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Read-Aloud Revival ®

Sarah Mackenzie

Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.

kids & family parenting

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RAR #184: What to do if your developing reader skips...

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2021/09/14

What should you do if your developing reader skips words when reading?That’s the question I’m answering in today’s short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival. You’ll hear…Actually, we all do skip words when reading, but…Sarah shares a simple tip (🐢 🐢🐢)An idea if your child does this too (🎧 + 📚)Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/184/.

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12:49

RAR #183: Should We Avoid Abridged or Adapted...

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2021/09/14

Should we avoid abridged or adapted versions of classics?That’s the question I’m answering in today’s short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival. You’ll hear…what abridged or adapted versions of the classics can offerwhat happened when Sarah’s daughter read an abridged version of Heidihow adapted books can lead to better, richer readingFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/183/.

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47:27

RAR #182: 5 Books I want you to know about, and...

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2021/08/31

Today I’m sharing five books you’ll love, plans for RAR this fall (books clubs and writing and events you don’t want to miss!), and answers to your questions about reading a book a day.Wondering if including re-reading is a good idea, or how to stay awake while reading aloud? (You aren’t the only one! 🥱)Tune in to hear:5 books your kids will adore (including a picture book that seems to always grab kids)some book ideas for you, Mama – I made you a list!a secret audiobook strategy 🤫 😉Find

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33:46

RAR #181: Practical Tips for Reading a Book a Day

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2021/08/17

In this episode, we’re offering some tips and ideas to help you with the nitty gritty of reading more picture books. The whole RAR team is back, and we’re answering your questions about reading a picture book a day.In this episode, you’ll hear:the best way to create a picture book routineif reading the same books again and again is OK (YUP! 👍)when and if to buy a particular book, and new way of thinking about investing in booksFind the rest of the show notes at

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37:30

RAR #180: Reading A Book a Day with Older Kids and Teens

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2021/08/03

We’re all on board with reading picture books to our younger kids, but that has to stop at some point, right?Ohhhhhh no. No, it does not. What do our kids stand to gain… and how on earth can we read picture books with older kids and teens? A lot. Here at RAR, we’re always saying that there is nothing a novel can give your kids that a picture book can’t. Honestly, a picture book might just be able to do it better, with an art gallery to match.In this episode, we’re breaking down how to get

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40:04

RAR #179: Do You See What I See? How to Look Closely...

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2021/07/20

Last time on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, we talked about what happens (and what our kids gain) when we read aloud a book a day. In this episode, we’re digging in to how to look closely at a picture book—how to see what we might otherwise miss. You may be surprised at how much is there in a picture book, just waiting to be seen and heard!No lesson plans are needed. Just you, your kid(s), a book plucked from your shelf. Ready? Let’s do this.In this episode, you’ll hear:What about just

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34:48

RAR #178: Why Read a Book a Day? (Yep, You Can!)

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2021/07/06

What would happen if we read a book a day with our kids?That’s the idea we’re exploring today in a brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. And we’re also issuing a challenge: we dare you to read a picture book a day with your kids – for a week, a month… or more. And you’ll even hear some profound insights, like how a good picture book is like a baked potato. 🥔 😆 All the details are in today’s episode.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why it’s worthwhile to read a book a day with

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42:33

RAR Special Edition: Robert McCloskey Makes Way

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2021/06/15

In today’s Special Edition of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, you’ll meet the man behind Make Way for Ducklings. Robert McCloskey was the first to win two Caldecott Awards, and his books are arguably among the most celebrated picture books of all time.His most popular picture book wouldn’t stay on the page, either. His ducks became permanent sculptures fixed in Boston Public Garden, and even made a way for international diplomacy as part of the START Treaty between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R

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41:31

RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist...

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2021/04/20

Science is everywhere. It’s in everything we do, everything we see. And yes, everything we read. Books offer a delightful opportunity to talk about science, both through their illustrations and their text. We just need to know a few things to look for and a few questions to ask. Today we’ll find out how to think like a scientist, and how to teach our kids to do the same.I invited two professors from St. Michael’s College to teach us all about cross-cutting scientific concepts within picture

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38:07

RAR #176: Homeschooling with Dyslexia

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2021/04/07

Is homeschooling with dyslexia a good idea? Can dyslexic students thrive, even if the parents aren’t specialists (or even certified teachers)?Let’s be clear: absolutely, yes. You can homeschool your dyslexic kids, and you’ll do a darn good job of it, too. Today on the podcast, Marianne Sunderland from Homeschooling with Dyslexia is back to talk about the nitty gritty details of teaching children who learn differently. Marianne has homeschooled eight kids (seven are dyslexic). In this

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45:21

RAR #175: Is My Child Dyslexic?

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2021/03/23

Is my child dyslexic? And if so, what should I do about it? It’s one of the things we’re asked about most here at Read-Aloud Revival, and no wonder. When our kids struggle to learn to read, we worry. Dyslexia is extremely common, and is very often misunderstood. Today, we’re going to talk about the signs of dyslexia, and what to do if you think your child may be dyslexic.If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is a “late bloomer” or might be struggling with a learning difference, you’re

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40:03

RAR #174: The Books that Won (and a few that Should...

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2021/03/09

Every year, the RAR team gathers to watch the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards. Once, we went in person (!) but the past two years, we’ve watched together from home and texted each other like mad the whole time.The awards have a way of bringing out BIG feelings. These are basically the Oscars for children’s books, and as you’ll hear, we have a few Opinions (with a capital O), here at RAR. Ahem. 😇Today we’re sharing:Some stand-out winners from the 2021 ALA Awards Which

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43:38

RAR #173: What Happens in Your Child’s Brain when You...

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2021/02/23

Ready to dive into a little brain science? Today, we’re discovering what happens in your child’s brain when you read aloud.This is probably not a surprise, but… A LOT is happening. Dr. John Hutton of the Reading and Literacy Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is joining me to break this down. I love how he puts it in the beginning of this episode: that scientists are using fancy methods to verify what we already know – that reading aloud is good for our kids.Want to know what happens

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36:24

RAR #172: Helping Our Developing Readers Fall in Love...

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2021/02/09

Learning to read can be hard. And when our kids are still learning to read fluently and well, helping them fall in love with books can feel impossible.But it doesn’t have to be that way. In today’s episode, I’m going to show you how to help your kids fall in love with stories, and tell you why it will help them more to keep reading aloud than to cram in another long phonics lesson.In this episode, you'll hear:a reminder that learning to read is a little like climbing a mountain! ⛰️the key

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69:47

RAR #171: How to Introduce Your Kids to Shakespeare

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2021/01/26

The Bard. He can be a little intimidating, right? If you’ve ever wondered how to introduce your kids to Shakespeare, you are in a for a treat with this podcast episode.Many of us met Shakespeare in a way that didn’t set us up to love him or even understand him. But today, I’m joined by Ken Ludwig, award-winning playwright and author of How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare – my very favorite resource for doing just that!In this episode, you'll hear:Why we should make Shakespeare a part of

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35:59

RAR #170: How to Read a Wordless Book

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2021/01/09

Do you ever feel lost when it comes to how to read a wordless book?I’m convinced that some of the very best picture books being published today are wordless. They invite us to slow down, predict what will come next, make connections, and linger over a good story, well-told. Today I’m excited to share some of the best ones with you, as well as a simple guide for how to read them.In this episode, you’ll hear:why wordless books are worth our timehow to read a wordless books (with tips for what

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34:06

RAR #169: The Read-Aloud Challenge

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2020/12/28

Here at RAR, we can’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than to do it with books. That’s why we kick off every January with a challenge for your kids–to help them start their new year reading and reading and reading some more… and falling a little more in love with books in the process!Today we’re sharing all the details of this year’s Read-Aloud Challenge. I’ll answer your questions, let you know how it works, which books “count,” (spoiler alert: you’re the boss!), and what to

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40:27

RAR #168: Special Edition, Christmas Stories

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2020/12/01

Welcome to a very special Christmas episode of Read-Aloud Revival, featuring three audio Christmas stories from one of our very favorite storytellers: Jim Weiss.In this episode, 3 audio Christmas stories:The Nativity StoryThe Gift of the MagiThe NutcrackerFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/168/.

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RAR #167: Christmas with Tomie dePaola and Winter at RAR

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2020/11/16

Do you feel it in the air? The seasons are a-changing…and it’s just about the best time of year for reading with a cup of cocoa, next to a crackling fire. (I suppose in the Southern Hemisphere it’s lemonade and beach reading… but there’s no bad season for reading, right?)We think you’re going to be very excited about what we have coming up in RAR this winter, plus a brand new addition to RAR Premium – Christmas School! Listen in while I tell you all about it.In this episode, I’m sharing:an

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37:01

RAR #166: What’s the deal with open-ended questions?

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2020/11/04

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to talk with your kids about books. Specifically, we’re talking about open-ended questions, which you’ve probably heard us talk about before here at Read-Aloud Revival.Open-ended questions are key to having conversations with your kids about anything they read, and anything you read together.But what exactly qualifies as an open-ended question, and why do they work?In this episode, I’m breaking down:How to make book conversation a habitHow open

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