Building Strong Readers
The go-to podcast for parents, teachers and caregivers looking to support readers of all abilities. Hosted by Carissa Dahl, a certified reading teacher, special education teacher and mom to children with disabilities, this podcast provides easy to implement strategies, resources and real-life examples to help every child foster a life long love of reading.
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
Building Strong Readers
Latest Episodes
Why Reading Aloud Still Matters: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode of Building Strong Readers, we respond to a recent HarperCollins article revealing a surprising trend: more parents are skipping daily read-aloud time with their children. But why does this matter? Today, we explore how reading ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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11:26
Why Summer Reading Programs Matter: How to Make the Most of Them
✏️ Summer reading doesn't have to be a battle, or a box to check. In this episode of Building Strong Readers, we're diving into why summer reading programs matter, especially for struggling readers, and how to make them work for your r...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:03
How a K-Pop Concert Strengthened My Child's Reading: 6 Ways to Support Your Child's Interests and Literacy
Can a concert help your child become a strong reader? In this episode of Building Strong Readers, I share a person story about taking my daughters to see Stray Kids, and how that one experience became a powerful tool for literacy ...
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Episode 4
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8:49
The Emotional Journey of Helping a Struggling Reader: Encouragement for Parents & Caregivers
Helping a child who struggles to read can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotional (especially when the process is slow and the pressure feels heavy). In this episode of Building Strong Readers, I'm opening up about the emotional...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:31
Welcome to Building Strong Readers: What to Expect & My Story
In this first full episode of Building Strong Readers, I am introducing myself, Carissa Dahl, your host and sharing the heart behind this podcast. As a certified reading specialist, special education teacher, advocate and mom to childr...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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6:54