Rooted in Language Podcast

S4E4: Early Literacy – Be Your Child’s Best Teacher

Rooted in Podcast S4E4
Early Literacy: Be Your Child's Best Teacher
Rita continues her discussion of literacy as she delves into the nex stage: early literacy. She discusses what is important at this stage of learning, as well as how Rooted in Language can help you. Rita discusses the role of Pinwheels in this critical stage of learning.
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S4E3: Pre-Literacy – Parents Make a Difference

Pre Literacy: Parents Make A Difference
Rita talks about the importance of pre literacy. Learn about the role of the parent in this crucial process and how Rooted in Language can help you get your child on the right path.
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S4E2: World Englishes

Welcome to our new podcast series! Take a dive into our continuing education and learn about what we're learning.
In this second episode, Claire talks about the concept of World Englishes and the global diversity of English. She discusses this in relation to the role of the home educator in creating individualized learning for the student.
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S4E1: What is a Linguist?

Welcome to our new podcast series! Take a dive into our continuing education and learn about what we're learning.
In this first episode, Claire talks about what it means to be a linguist and how linguistics is a big part of Rooted in Language. Listen for a glimpse into the world of language scientists.
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S3E6: A Challenge for Normalcy with Maria Mingo

Rita sits down with her friend Maria Mingo to discuss the difficult conversations we face as parents and educators. Maria talks about the everyday challenges that come with raising children of color around difficult times and difficult conversations. They examine the importance of connecting with others, recognizing the trials that others may face, and embracing diversity so that it becomes our new normal.

S3E5: Ride that Summer Slide

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Check out this great resource, mentioned in the podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/whats-going-on-in-this-graph
Rita talks with Rachel Slezak, a math and science teacher from Nashville, TN who specializes in support education. They discuss the risks of "summer slide" and some great activities to combat the loss of knowledge and mastery that students experience between school years.
Read the related blog, "Slide into Summer", available at https://www.rootedinlanguage.com/blog/2020/6/13/slide-into-summer

S3E4: Crossing Wires – Home Learning with Katie Elam

Rita meets with a local teacher to discuss the "new normal" of home learning. Katie Elam is a middle school English Language Arts teacher in Centerville, OH who is experiencing a new way of teaching as all education has moved home. Rita and Katie discuss how to inspire deep, rich reading and writing when learning is online, over video chat, and through email.
Listen in for reading and writing suggestions, tips for home learning, and inspiration to keep your home learning moving forward.
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S3E3: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 3 – Solidifying & Applying Skills

Do you ever wonder how much language arts you should be teaching at once? How much is too much? Or too little? Sit down with the Rooted Crew as they discuss how to tailor language arts to the student—making it effective and engaging in the process. Join them for the third segment of this 3-part series discussing the different language arts levels and how to think proportionately to achieve the most effective growth. Make your language arts teaching based on your learner!
Read the accompanying blog on our website, at www.rootedinlanguage.com/blog

S3E2: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 2 – Gaining & Practicing Skills

Do you ever wonder how much language arts you should be teaching at once? How much is too much? Or too little? Sit down with the Rooted Crew as they discuss how to tailor language arts to the student—making it effective and engaging in the process. Join them for the second segment of this 3-part series discussing the different language arts levels and how to think proportionately to achieve the most effective growth. Make your language arts teaching based on your learner!
Read the accompanying blog on our website, at www.rootedinlanguage.com/blog

S3E1: Learner-Based Language Arts Part 1 – Introducing Skills

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Do you ever wonder how much language arts you should be teaching at once? How much is too much? Or too little? Sit down with the Rooted Crew as they discuss how to tailor language arts to the student—making it effective and engaging in the process. Join them for the first segment of this 3-part series discussing the different language arts levels and how to think proportionately to achieve the most effective growth. Make your language arts teaching based on your learner!
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