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Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
Do you need innovative strategies to strengthen your school culture and spark student growth? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and engaging learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl curates episodes with insights from more than 150 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday and Friday for actionable strategies and inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on learning
Start with a fan-favorite episode today (S5E1: Inside the Secret Moves of Expert Teachers with John Hattie) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
No Big Books? No Problem!
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In this reel clip, we discuss the essential components of shared reading and why it needs to be updated. Many classrooms lack traditional materials, impacting effective teaching strategies. Maria Walther also shares reading tips for creating a more engaging and impactful literacy experience for students.
Shared reading doesn't have to disappear from your classroom just because big books are hard to find! Maria Walther even reveals why shared reading is slipping away in classrooms and shares a game-changing solution that uses materials you already have on your shelf.
Discover how to transform your existing picture books into powerful shared reading tools, boosting student engagement, student participation, and active learning without spending a dime on new materials. This innovative teaching approach brings fresh life to effective teaching practices and proves that the best instructional strategies often come from reimagining what's already in your classroom.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Why shared reading has been disappearing from classrooms
• How to use picture books for shared reading instead of big books
• Practical strategies for student motivation and attention in class
• Cost-effective solutions for inspiring students through literacy
🚀📚 Watch the full Part One & Part Two of our @schoolutionspodcast S5E21 interview.
0:00 - Why Shared Reading Needs Shaking Up
0:08 - The Real Problem with Shared Reading
0:18 - Big Books Are Disappearing from Classrooms
0:28 - Shared Reading Started Slipping Away
0:38 - The Picture Book Solution
0:48 - Using Read Aloud Books for Shared Reading
0:58 - It's the Materials, Not the Method
📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com
🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
