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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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32:41

RAR #109: How to Take Your Kids Around the World...

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2018/08/28

Most of us can’t travel the world with our kids. But that shouldn’t keep up us from traveling the world with them through books. Today on the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, Rea Berg and I are talking about how to take your kids (of all ages) around the world through picture books.In this episode, you’ll hear: why no one ‘grows past’ picture booksthe joy and accomplishment that comes with sharing a book with all ageshow we can give our kids a heart for the world through carefully chosen

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RAR #108: Favorite Picture Books for Ancient History

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2018/08/21

If you’re looking to read books for ancient history studies with your kids this year, this booklist is for you. It’s a short list of delightful picture book read-alouds for the whole family. Why only picture books?Well… because picture books are worthwhile for everyone. Your high schooler is likely to enjoy these books every bit as much as your first grader. And I bet you’ll learn a thing or two, as you’re reading along. ;)If you happen to be short on time (am I the only one raising my hand

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43:54

RAR #107: Dr. Michael Gurian on The Minds of Girls

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2018/08/14

Dr. Michael Gurian is back! You may remember him from Episode 82 of the podcast, when he joined us to talk about the minds of boys (and why fidgeting is a good sign!).But today he is here to chat with us about the minds of girls.In this episode, you’ll hear:the unique learning challenges girls face (some of these might surprise you!)why we need to listen differently with our girls… and how to do thatIs there really such a thing as ‘girl drama’? (ahem)Find the rest of the show notes at

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RAR #106: Connection, Community, and Confidence: What...

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2018/08/08

At the start of a new school year, we’re all full of hopes for a year that means something. We want our kids to encounter big ideas, learn new skills, read wonderful books, and come out the other side of the school year richer than they were going in.That’s why infusing your home with 3 C’s— Connection, Community, and Confidence, can be such a game-changer for family’s school year.When we feel to connected to our kids, supported by a community, and confident to teach from rest and lead our

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38:29

RAR# 105: Favorite Early Reader Books (for kids who...

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2018/07/29

Do you remember struggling through early reader books back when you were learning to read? Was it all Dick and Jane? Was it … boring?Think about this: nobody asks you now, as a grownup, how old you were when you became a fluent reader. Know why?Because nobody cares.What age your child is when s/he learns to read fluently (whether at age 4, or 7, or 9, or even older) doesn’t bear on their ability to read well later on. Early readers are not consistently better readers when they are

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RAR #104: Put Those Books Face OUT!

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2018/07/17

I ‘m coming to you today with a simple tip that could make a HUGE difference in how often your kids pick up books for fun.In fact, it may seem *too* simple at first, so you’re going to have to try it for yourself!What is it? Put the books OUT. Face-out, I mean.Think about when you go to the library- are your eyes drawn to the picture book spines on the shelves, or to the face-out books on display?Do the same in your home and I bet you’ll be floored at how those covers will invite your kids

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31:50

RAR #103: Excellent Nonfiction Picture Books, Gail...

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2018/07/14

I'm willing to bet that you are familiar with Gail Gibbons's work. Not only is she incredibly prolific, she is just one of those authors who becomes our go-to when it comes to learning with our kids. Gail Gibbons is the author of more than 170 books for kids. Primarily a non-fiction author, her signature style includes engaging illustrations and carefully researched topics.In this episode, you’ll hear:why Gail loves making non-fiction for kidshow she manages to fit such big topics between

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35:57

RAR #102: What Kids Really Need (and Want), with Dr....

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2018/07/09

When I talk to and meet with other moms, I get a sense that we all want the same thing. We all long to connect with our kids. And, of course, we also want to stay connected – even in the teen years.Well, today’s guest knows all about that, and she’s here to give us some tips and tricks to be the kinds of parents our kids really need (and want). It’s a whole lot simpler than many of us make it.Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician, parenting expert, bestselling author, podcaster, and maybe most

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30:45

RAR #101: 3 Steps to Connecting with Your Kids this...

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2018/05/30

I don’t know about you, but I want to make some really awesome memories with my kids this summer.I don’t want the whole season to pass in a whirlwind of swimming lessons, camping trips, and sticky popsicle juice without getting a chance to look into my kids’ eyes, get to know them better, and have some great conversations.If that’s you too, then this episode of the podcast is for you. We’re talking about three simple steps you can use to connect with your kids this summer in a meaningful

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49:57

RAR #100: Jeanne Birdsall, The Penderwicks, and over...

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2018/05/14

Can you believe it? It’s Episode 100! And amazingly, we just crossed over a pretty huge milestone here at The Read-Aloud Revival: over 4 million downloads of the podcast.You know, I couldn’t have picked a better guest for this week’s 100th episode celebration. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jeanne Birdsall, author of the Penderwicks series.The final book in the series, The Penderwicks at Last is available today, so your Penderwicks fans are going to want to get their hands on that

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40:01

RAR #99: Meet Lola Dutch (she is just too much!)

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2018/04/30

Lola Dutch is a little bit … much. And yet, she’s also like so many of us. I think you’re just going to love her! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Lola Dutch creators Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Lola came to beWhy so many of us seem to identify with herWhat this book means for instilling creative courage in our kidsFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/99/.

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40:38

RAR #98: Introducing Kids to Foreign Language through...

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2018/04/23

Many of us want to help our children learn a second language, but where do we start? And what if we only speak one language ourselves?Anne Guarnera of Language Learning at Home is joining us today to walk us through it. Although it isn’t her first language, she speaks Spanish in her home and encourages families to learn new languages together.In this episode, you’ll hear:How to get started learning a new languageHow learning a second language helps us with our native languageHow books are a

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23:51

RAR #97: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud with Teens

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2018/04/16

Last week we talked about reading aloud to kids who can read on their own, but today we’re taking that a step further and talking about reading aloud with teens. You know the most important thing about reading aloud with teens, right? Surprise! It’s not their literary value or whether your teen knows how to analyze a story. It’s better than that.(Much better).Reading with teens can be pure magic. It’s such a simple way to slow down and enjoy one another’s company. And it’s really important

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25:55

RAR #96: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 8 – 12 Year...

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2018/04/09

If there is one thing I hope you take away from this episode – it’s this: keep reading to your 8-12 year olds. Kids ages 8-12 are so fun to share books with, and you can have such wonderful conversations with this age group. Plus, you are continuing to make memories and associate reading with warm feelings. That’s a total win!There’s lots more in The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids Through Books about reading with kids ages 8-12 (in fact, that

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25:25

RAR #95: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 4-7 Year Olds

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2018/04/02

Kids who are 4-7 years old often love stories and can even begin to enjoy chapter books. Reading aloud to kids this age can be such a delight!You’re also able to have great conversations about what you’re reading together.There’s a whole chapter in The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids Through Books about reading with this age group, but today…In this episode, you’ll hear:what you are really going for at this stage (you’ll like the answer!)what to

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25:28

RAR #94: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 0-3 Year Olds

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2018/03/21

Guess what? The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids is now available everywhere!In this episode, I’m thrilled to share a little from the book about reading aloud to your 0-3 years olds. And of course, I’ll make a couple of book suggestions …Of course.In this episode, you’ll hear:the most important thing when it comes to reading aloud to kids age 0-3problems you’ll run into when reading with babies and toddlers (and how to navigate them)my favorite

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34:03

RAR #93: How to Create a Book Club Culture at Home

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2018/03/19

Today I get to share a chapter from my new book, The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids.This is chapter 6 (one of my favorites!), where I talk about how we can create a book club culture at home, and thereby raise kids who read for the love it. This is how our kids become “real readers.”In this episode, you’ll hear:how and why to create a book club culture in your homewhy we need to read books that don’t “count” toward anything!how to help your kids

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31:48

RAR #92: Books Boys Love (that aren’t just books for...

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2018/03/13

Sometimes it can be tricky to find books for boys.It’s not so much that they need different books than girls do, but… well……at some point, you may find it’s difficult to match your boys up with books they love.You know what I mean, right?The kind of books they’ll stay up late reading with a flashlight underneath the covers. The kind of books that give them an insatiable thirst for reading. The kind of books that turn them into readers.These books, of course, are not just books for boys

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22:48

RAR #91: Sharing A Wrinkle in Time with Your Family

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2018/03/04

A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books to share with kids, and it’s featured as one of my top picks for read-alouds in chapter 15 of one of the brand new book, The Read-Aloud Family. The movie’s release later this week offers families a wonderful opportunity to experience the book together and have some meaningful conversations about all kinds of topics. (This is both an article and a podcast. If you’d prefer to read the article, visit https://readaloudrevival.com/wrinkle/.)

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RAR #90: Easter Basket Ideas for Young Readers

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2018/02/26

Need a few Easter basket ideas for your young readers? We’ve got you covered!In this episode we’re bringing you books and bookish ideas for kids infant-teen.In this episode, you’ll hear:favorite children’s bibles and Easter booksfiction books that your kids will love to find in their baskets this yearFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/90/.

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