My Literacy Space Podcast

It is said that literacy and language are two sides of the same coin. After all, how can you be literate if you cannot read or write? And how can you read or write if you do not have a firm grasp of language? This is why speech and language are so closely connected to literacy. Part of the reason why early intervention is so important when it comes to literacy is because, if caught early enough, issues with speech and language can be remedied before they have a chance to impact literacy. However, it

Wordless picture books are a fascinating and misunderstood genre of children's literature. By relying heavily on illustrations, they offer a unique form of storytelling that can be extremely versatile and supportive of oral language, vocabulary, and writing skills development.  I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact wordless picture books can have on students, and through this episode, I hope you’ll see the hidden opportunities within this genre.  So if you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or

Picture books can be a great way to start important conversations with your child. While they're designed for children, the pictures in these books will give you and other parents/caregivers plenty of talking points when it comes time to create intentional discussion around complex topics.   So how do we think more critically about picture books? In this episode, I chatted with my friend Kelly from Inclusive Story Time who has an incredible amount of insight on this topic.   Kelly (she/her) started

Multi-sensory activities can be a great way to support your child's learning. By incorporating activities that engage all of the senses, you can help your child focus and retain information more effectively. Plus, it's just plain fun!    Interested in incorporating multi-sensory activities to support your little learners? Then this is an episode you’ll definitely want to tune in for.    In this episode, you’ll hear me chat about: -How multi-sensory learning supports ALL learners -Key benefits of the

Structured literacy is a proven, research-based approach to teaching reading and writing. Its instruction is based on the latest scientific understanding of how children learn to read and write. And it’s no secret that I’m a fan of structured literacy. Hint: there’s a good reason why!   In this episode, we'll take a look at what structured literacy is and how it can help your child or student become successful readers. And while I will never claim to be an expert myself, I’ll also share with you how

The rumours are true, My Literacy Space will be coming to you weekly with a brand new podcast exploring all things structured literacy tips, multisensory activities, children’s picture book reviews and more. I’ll share with you some tips on how to create a literacy-rich environment at home or in the classroom. I’ll also share some fun activities that you can do with your kids that are meaningful, practical and impactful. In this episode, I'll chat about how My Literacy Space began and what you can