RAR #140: How to Fold Poetry into Your R...

There is a type of children’s book that we haven’t talked much about here in twelve years of Read-Aloud Revival. But it’s one that almost anyone who has spent time with babies knows well: board books.Board books are how so many of our kids meet stories and books for the first tim ... Show More

We all want our kids to be readers. Not just kids who can read, but kids who actually do read. Who then grow up and keep choosing to read because they want to, not because they have to.But there’s a curious thing that those of us who care deeply about raising lifelong readers ten ... Show More

The heart of homeschooling is relationships. Building meaningful, lasting connections is the real secret sauce of reading aloud with your kids. Those connections are also built when you spend time in nature together. Sounds simple, right? Read books. Go outside. But it can also f ... Show More

Roses are red, violets are blue, has poetry ever been intimidating for you? For many people, this art form can feel unapproachable, but poet and educator Sarah Kay, suggests that people who don’t like poetry just maybe haven’t found a poem that really speaks to them. Sarah propos ... Show More

Poetry is often perceived to be "hard" or inaccessible, but as our next guests illustrate, poetry can offer an "uplifting journey through everyday moments, moods and experiences" for kids at any age or stage of development. Author Matthew Burgess and illustrator Doug Salati join ... Show More

How do you write a poem? Do you have to rhyme words? Let's help Elliot with his school homework as he creates his very first little poem. Link to episode transcript. Parents, we have plenty of activities, games, and songs that will teach your little one all about collaboration, c ... Show More

Do you agree that poetry is therapeutic? I do, so on this episode I will read to you some lovely poems on love & life. 

April is National Poetry Month. Poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with the art form. One tip? Think of the poem like a movie or a play — and you're the director. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsors ... Show More

Poetry can be intimidating. It’s more technical than prose, and there’s an extensive world of theory and study behind it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t play around with it in your writing, and even be good at it! In this episode, Jeffrey and Joseph talk about how we naturally u ... Show More

Get ready for a heartwarming first on the Peace in Parenting podcast! joining me today is my amazing daughter, Esme, in a candid conversation about our parenting journey.Esme, now 18 and entering her senior year, shares her unique perspective on growing up with connected parentin ... Show More