#045: Growing a Love for Reading with Jodie Rodriguez from Growing Book by Book

Do your families struggle to support their child's literacy at home? Is weeding out the best books out of the sea of books exhausting? Help is here!

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You know literacy is my passion, and in today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a kindred soul.

Today's guest is Jodie Rodriguez from Growing Book By Book.  Jodie has been an educator for over 20 years teaching the little ones through adults.  She had worked as a Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach, Curriculum Coordinator, Federal Programs Coordinator, and Head of School. 

Her focus is on what really matters when teaching young readers and connecting home and school for awesome literacy growth. With two high-energy boys of her own in addition to her teaching experience, you KNOW she gets what really works to grow readers.

Listen in. 

In this episode, find out: 
  • Why Jodie started Growing Book by Book.
  • How to support that home-school connection for literacy.
  • 3 things Jodie provides to help families and teachers grow a love of reading.
  • How she finds and chooses books for classroom teaching vs. home storytimes.
  • Why you HAVE to check out her book lists!

You're going to love this episode!

Teach joyfully,

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#035: What is Phonemic Awareness and Why Is It So Important?

#038: How Teaching Phonics Will Set Your Students Up for Long-term Reading Success

 

 

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