RAR #92: Books Boys Love (that aren’t just books for boys)

RAR #108: Favorite Picture Books for Ancient History: If you’re looking to read books for ancient history studies with your kids this year, this booklist is for you. It’s a short list of delightful picture book read-alouds for the whole family. Why only picture books? by Read-Aloud Revival ®

24 min listen

RAR #33: The Research Behind Reading Aloud, Dr. Joseph Price: It doesn’t take long after starting a read-aloud habit to realize that there are a LOT of good things happening when you are snuggled up on the couch, lost in a good book with your family. But sometimes things get rough. And when that happens, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

37 min listen

RAR #44: Magic and Fear in Children’s Books, N.D. Wilson: Do your kids like creepy stories? Some of mine do, and I’ve been curious about the role of both magic and fear in my children’s reading life. There’s no one better to talk to about this than the much loved and celebrated Christian author of the (fanta... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

50 min listen

RAR# 105: Favorite Early Reader Books (for kids who are learning to read): Do you remember struggling through early reader books back when you were learning to read? Was it all Dick and Jane? Was it … boring? Think about this: nobody asks you now, as a grownup, how old you were when you became a fluent reader. Know why? by Read-Aloud Revival ®

41 min listen

RAR #50: How Books Spark Easy Projects & Play: When it comes to activities for your preschoolers, do you often feel overwhelmed? I do. I’ve overcomplicated it in the past, and that’s left me a bit tired when it comes to creating a warm and rich learning environment for my youngest kids. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

46 min listen

RAR #120: Focus on What Matters Most (psst, that’s your relationships with your kids): I’m willing to bet you’re like me, and relationships with your kids matter more to you than just about anything else. But we’re all pulled in a million directions. We’re all short on time. You know what, though? by Read-Aloud Revival ®

29 min listen

RAR #189: What if my kids always pick screens over books?: Many of us worry about how screen time impacts our kids' reading life. So how do we manage screens in a way that still makes it likely our kids will love to read? That's the question I'm answering in today's short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

15 min listen

RAR #19 Reading Aloud to Toddlers- the Why & How: We know we should start reading aloud to toddlers when they are still small, but somehow the logistics of doing just that are really difficult! Today I’d like you to meet Haley & Sarah from Aslan’s Library– a blog I love. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

47 min listen

RAR #36: Christmas and Advent Read-Alouds with Elizabeth Foss: It’s the hap-happiest read-aloud time of the year! I don’t know anyone who lives this out better than my good friend, Elizabeth Foss, so I invited her onto the show to chat up Christmas and Advent read-alouds. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

60 min listen

RAR # 74: One thing you won’t regret: This might be our shortest-ever episode, but also one of the most important. It’s all about what matters most. Today I’m talking about how we can make a simple choice that will make a *huge* impact on our kids and families. In this episode, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

17 min listen

RAR #81: Eavesdropping on the Soul, a conversation with Katherine Paterson: I think it’s fair to say this is my favorite episode of the podcast we’ve ever done. You probably know Katherine Paterson as the author of books like Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved and the Great Gilly Hopkins, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

39 min listen

RAR #47: How to Read the Classics with Kids (even if you’ve never read them before): If you didn’t read a whole lot of classics growing up, chances are you’re feeling a little worried about how to read them with your own children. If so, then this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast is for you. I’m chatting with Gail Ledbetter , by Read-Aloud Revival ®

47 min listen

RAR #109: How to Take Your Kids Around the World through Picture Books: Most of us can’t travel the world with our kids. But that shouldn’t keep up us from traveling the world with them through books. Today on the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, Rea Berg and I are talking about how to take your kids (of all ages) around the wo... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

35 min listen

RAR #24: From Picture Books to Chapter Books & Novels: I’m trying something new for this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m chatting with you one-on-one. Something I hear about a lot is the struggle it can be to make the transition from picture books to chapter ... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

29 min listen

RAR #34: Reading Aloud around a Traditional School Schedule: How does a family that follows a traditional school schedule make reading aloud a priority? We’re talking about it on today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival! Whether your kids are in school all day, or you homeschool but you feel very pressed for ti... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

40 min listen

RAR #52: Bonding Through Books, Tricia Goyer: Tricia Goyer is the well-known author of more than 50 encouraging books for women, moms and teens. She’s also a homeschooling mama of 10, and 7 of her children came to her family through adoption. In this episode, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

45 min listen

RAR #08: Every Book is a Mystery, Lawrence Goldstone: Did you know that every book is a mystery, and all readers are detectives? In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, I chat with Lawrence Goldstone, author of Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

44 min listen

RAR #114: Writing the Book You Needed as a Child, a conversation with Susan Tan: I met author, Susan Tan, face to face on my summer trip to Boston. Her middle-grade books about Cilla Lee-Jenkins have become favorites of mine to recommend, and she was every bit as fun as I thought she’d be! She’s also incredibly smart, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

40 min listen

Following God's Parenting Philosophy: Learning From Jesus: It is not getting the rules right that will make our children want to serve God. It is laying down our life for them, serving them, listening to them, loving who God made them to be, that will secure in them a desire to love God with all of their... by At Home With Sally

28 min listen

RAR #05: The Importance of Reading Aloud Imperfectly: We got to hear from Jim Weiss about tips and tricks for character voices and how to be skilled storytellers in episode 4 of the podcast. Now listen in as he tells us that it doesn’t need to be done perfectly (and why we shouldn’t even try to make it so... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

38 min listen

RAR #10: The Art of Choosing Books (and starting a book club!) with Heidi Scovel: Heidi Scovel admits that she isn’t a read-aloud superstar. Reading aloud can be hard to fit in when you’re a busy mother of four! But she does know how to choose great books and has had a lot of success starting a book club for her kids called the Book... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

54 min listen

RAR #45: Our Favorite Picture Books: Picture books aren’t just for young kids… They’re companions for our children, and they’re powerful tools that we can use to connect with our kids. In this new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, the whole RAR team gathers to chat up our favorite pictur... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

57 min listen

RAR #42: Inspiring Parents in Children’s Literature: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge: What inspires you to be a better parent? When Greta Eskridge wants inspiration in her mothering, she doesn’t usually turn to parenting manuals. She turns to her favorite children’s book classics, instead. In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

51 min listen

RAR #181: Practical Tips for Reading a Book a Day: In this episode, we're offering some tips and ideas to help you with the nitty gritty of reading more picture books. The whole RAR team is back, and we're answering your questions about reading a picture book a day. In this episode, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

36 min listen

Ep 000: Welcome to Scholé Sisters!: An introductory episode, naturally, needs to cover all the basics. In this episode, we start by introducing ourselves. Then, we discuss the word scholé – how is it pronounced? What does it mean? After that, we discuss Scholé Sisters... by Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

33 min listen

Ep 001: Preventing Burnout Through Levity: February is often called Homeschool Mom Burnout Month, which is only sort of a joke. The main thing we’re discussing today is the idea that levity – that not taking ourselves too seriously – is a key to preventing that dreaded homeschool mom... by Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

47 min listen

RAR #54: Sharing Experiences through Stories, James Daniels: James Daniels is passionate about many things – his family, his church, good food, gardening and education. He’s also driven to make sense of educational philosophy in a way that’s helpful for others. In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, by Read-Aloud Revival ®

39 min listen

RAR #07: A Lifestyle of Reading Aloud, Melissa Wiley: When I think of someone who fully embraces a family culture built around books, Melissa Wiley comes to mind right away. As a mother of six and author of several children’s books, she has managed to make reading aloud a central part of family life in he... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

59 min listen

RAR #35: Reading Aloud with Toddlers (and other littles) underfoot: It’s a question we hear a lot around here… how on earth is it possible to read aloud to the big kids when there are toddlers mucking about? And reading with those toddlers themselves- well, that’s a whole ‘nother ball of wax. Girl, I hear you. by Read-Aloud Revival ®

32 min listen

RAR #11: Using the Library Without Losing Your Mind, Jamie Martin: What keeps you from making the best use of your local library? For me, it’s the likelihood of losing my sanity. :) On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Jamie Martin- editor of Simple Homeschool and blogger at Steady Mom– shares a perspective that... by Read-Aloud Revival ®

50 min listen

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RAR #92: Books Boys Love (that aren’t just books for boys)

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