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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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38:19

RAR #89: Andrew Pudewa is back!

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2018/02/21

It could be said that if not for a slightly impulsive email to Andrew Pudewa, the Read-Aloud Revival might not exist.That’s right – today I am welcoming back Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing – who was also the very first guest on the podcast.In this episode, you’ll hear:why reading aloud matterswhen to start literary analysis with our kids (the answer might surprise you!)what to do if your kids what you to read all their schoolwork to themFind the rest of the show

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40:27

RAR #88: Don’t Miss This Book: The Vanderbeekers of...

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2018/02/12

Today I’m sharing one of the best books I read last year. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is uniquely wonderful– a refreshing and upbeat middle grade novel featuring a loud and lively big family (5 kids and their parents), a curmudegonly landlord, a talented bunny, and enough witty dialogue to keep you warm for the rest of winter.This is now my go-to recommendation for families who love The Penderwicks, All-of-a-Kind Family, The Saturdays or The Moffats.The author’s dog is named Ginger

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38:34

RAR #87: Books to Celebrate Your Adopted Child,...

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2018/02/06

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re sharing books about adoption.Some are picture books, some are YA– and we’ve got a little something for everyone in between. These are books that will help your family celebrate the adopted children in your life.Brooke Cooney has made it her mission to share books about orphaned children, fostering and adoption.In this episode, you’ll hear:about books for families who are waiting to bring their child homebooks that help adopted kids to feel understood

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RAR #86: 5 Authors and Illustrators You Might Not...

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2018/01/29

Today, I’m hoping to tell you about some authors/illustrators you may not have heard about before!These aren’t necessarily new authors, but they may be new to you.In this episode, you’ll hear:picture books, middle grade books and even books for your tweens and teens – I’m covering ALL the bases!graphic novel suggestions that you’ll approve of (and that your kids will like)a couple of favorites from our house, including one book that my 5-year-old carried around for weeksplus (admittedly, my

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43:53

RAR #85: Reading “Messy” Books About Hard Topics with...

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2018/01/23

I think this is one of the best conversations we’ve had so far at The Read-Aloud Revival.Today we’re talking “messy” books. Parents – you probably know just what I mean.Messy books are those books that tackle hard topics. Or maybe they just have stuff in the background that makes us a little nervous about our kids reading them.Today I’m talking with Betsy Farquhar of Redeemed Reader about how best to handle these kinds of books, and why we shouldn’t just ignore them – even if they make us a

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24:56

RAR #84: Books for Kids Who Don’t Love Reading (Yet)

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2018/01/15

What can we do about our kids who don’t love reading?Today I’m sharing a few ideas, as well as a few books that just might turn your reluctant reader into a reader who stays up past bedtime, sneaking books under the covers with a flashlight.In this episode, you’ll hear:what’s more important than helping our kids fall in love with reading (it’s not what you think)what we can do when a child says he’s not a readersome books that are bound to grab and hold even the most reluctant readers’

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RAR #83: Why Read Picture Books with Older Kids?

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2018/01/08

Do you read picture books with older kids? Could this be a picture book year for your family?Today, the whole RAR crew is chatting picture books – and why it’s a great idea to read them with your bigger kids too!In today’s episode, you’ll hear:Kortney’s simple and systematic approach to reading picture bookshow to do “classroom book a day” with your kids at homewhere to find great picture books recommendationsThis episode is just what you need to kick-start a picture book habit this

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40:37

RAR #82: Why Fidgeting is a Good Sign (and what brain...

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2017/11/28

Parents of wiggly kids – the proof is here. In this episode with author Dr. Michael Gurian, you’ll hear scientific evidence demonstrates that many kids not only need to move while being read to, they actually retain information better when they are allowed to do so.In this episode, you’ll hear:why boys might prefer to read non-fiction, and why we should let themwhy we don’t need to worry about our kids reading graphic novelshow we can help resistant kids fall in love with readingYou’ll love

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36:29

RAR #81: Eavesdropping on the Soul, a conversation...

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2017/11/21

I think it’s fair to say this is my favorite episode of the podcast we’ve ever done. You probably know Katherine Paterson as the author of books like Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved and the Great Gilly Hopkins, but if you’re not familiar with her essays about writing for children, you’re about to have your socks knocked off.The way Ms. Paterson thinks about reading and writing books for kids blows me away. I’m in awe.In this episode, you’ll hear:what she really thinks when she

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23:35

RAR #80: Fantastic Gifts for Young Readers

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2017/11/13

What do you give as gifts for young readers? (Besides books, of course!) Here’s a whole list of gift ideas for the young readers in your life.In this episode, you’ll hearGreat gift ideas for babies through teensIdeas beyond books – games, book accessories, puzzles, posters, shirts and moreWays to help kids make books their own, and begin to identify as readersFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/80/.

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RAR #79: Qualities of Great Books for Kids, with...

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2017/11/06

What should we look for when we’re choosing books for our children?It’s as easy at 7 points, as you’ll hear in this episode with Sarita Holzmann of Sonlight Curriculum.Sarita is a veteran homeschool mom and book lover.In this episode, you’ll hear:how her son went from struggling reader to Valedictorianall about her 7-point all-star test for booksbook recommendations that your kids will love and remember long after they leave homeFind the rest of the show notes at

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23:18

RAR #78: Favorite Picture Book Treasuries

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2017/10/30

Once upon a time, I said we didn’t love treasuries at our house. Welllll … its time to eat some crow.Lately, we’ve been reading lots of picture book treasuries, and we are LOVING THEM. They are perfect for longer reading sessions, for taking on errands when you know you’ll be sitting in waiting rooms, and for building your family’s library with quality books on a budget.In this episode, you’ll hear:our very favorite collections – which treasuries we’re loving most (and which have added

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31:07

RAR #77: What the Scholastic Reading Report Means for...

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2017/10/23

Scholastic’s Kids and Family Reading Report is a national survey of children ages 6–17 and their parents that explores attitudes and behaviors around books and reading.In this episode, I’m joined by author, Vice President, and Editor-at-Large at Scholastic, Andrea Davis Pinkney. We talk about what the most recent report means for us as parents–and there’s a lot for us in there!In this episode, you’ll hear:why we need to build home libraries, and how to do that without breaking the bankwhat

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RAR #76: How to make reading aloud the best part of...

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2017/10/16

What do you do when reading aloud doesn’t work out exactly how you hoped?Maybe your kids are arguing or you’re falling asleep …But you know how valuable it is to read aloud, so what can you do?In this episode, you’ll hear:5 ways to make reading aloud enjoyable for everyone (even you! even if you normally get tired!)how to keep sibling bickering at bay and toddlers busy so that you can read morewhy 10 minutes of reading aloud is enough (it really is. promise.)Find the rest of the show notes

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RAR #75: Delightful, Simple Reading Journals for Kids

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2017/10/09

It can be challenging to keep track of the books our kids read, right?But if we want to grow a family of readers, we kind of need to have a system that actually works! So today I’m sharing about our simple reading journals.how to create a treasured list of books your kids read at any agehow to make sure reading journals don’t impede your kids’ reading, but rather create delight (and help our children connect with books)Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/75/.

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14:49

RAR # 74: One thing you won’t regret

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2017/09/27

This might be our shortest-ever episode, but also one of the most important. It’s all about what matters most.Today I’m talking about how we can make a simple choice that will make a *huge* impact on our kids and families.In this episode, you’ll hear:how to figure out what matters most, even when we are DEEP in the trenches of parentinghow to help our kids form strong sibling bondsmaking sure that even when life is hard, we get to the most important thing of allFind the rest of the show

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35:29

RAR #73: What your kids can do while you read aloud...

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2017/09/25

Does your read-aloud time ever devolve into chaos? Do you spend just as much time asking your kids to sit still as you do actually reading?In this episode, I’m talking about how we can modify our expectations just a bit to make read-aloud time more successful.Many kids listen better when they’re doing something with their hands (listen to Dr. Michael Gurian talk about that right here).In this episode, you’ll hear:how to keep your kids at read-aloud time longerwhy it’s absolutely OK for kids

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RAR #72: How to Save a Bad Day

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2017/09/13

Bad days – we all have them, right? We can’t really avoid that, but we can have a strategy tucked into our pocket- a simple strategy that will help us save a bad day.As a mama of 6 kids – preschool through high school – I sure do. So today, I’m talking how to save those no good, very bad days! 😉In this episode, you’ll hear:a simple strategy that is the ultimate reset buttonthe genre of books that saves the day time and time againwhat Jim Trelease and Andrew Pudewa say is the most important

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37:18

RAR #71: The Research and Inspiration Behind...

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2017/09/11

Caroline Starr Rose is back, and she’s joining me today to talk about her historical fiction, plus she’s sharing inspiration for young authors and tips for introducing novels in verse to our kids.In this episode, you’ll hear:the picture book she wrote about the wetlands after Hurricane Katrinawhat research looks like for a historical fiction author4 novels in verse to share with younger childrenthe book Sarah read-aloud… to herself!Kids will be so inspired to hear about Caroline’s research

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RAR #70: How to Find Time to Read as a Busy Mom

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2017/09/04

Today I’m addressing a question I get ALL THE TIME – how to find time to read.How do we cultivate a reading life in the midst of parenting, life, and other general busyness? In this episode I’m addressing the best ways I have found to fit more reading into my life.I’m sharing my favorite tips. If you enjoy this episode, you’ll also like Episode 119 with Anne Bogel, Cultivating Your Own Reading Life.In this episode, you’ll hear:why we need to prioritize our own reading and let our kids

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