Heart In Home Living
Heart In Home Living
Podcast Description
Are you interested in personal growth and self-improvement, seeking ways to live more intentionally and purposefully?
Are you willing to examine your life choices, seeking ways to become more intentional for yourself and those around you?
Life is busy, messy and at times uncertain. There are a million options to choose from and often we are rushed in every decision we make. Being intentional within our everyday lives could never be more important than it is currently. You may be thinking… What does it mean to be intentional? What does that look like?
This podcast will answer these questions and more while we explore the importance of being intentional and the many different ways that intentionality can fit into your lifestyle.
I am Katie Begley, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, a professor in Early Childhood Studies and Entrepreneur. With 14 years of post secondary teaching experience, I have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share in support of the everyday life and challenges that children and families face. Additionally, as the founder of Heart in Home, a home décor and lifestyle boutique, I am bringing my passions for educating children and the family, together with my love for the home and living a healthy lifestyle. I believe that the home and family are a key part of the foundation for everything we do in life; this podcast aims to help you develop a home and lifestyle that will help you (and those you care about) grow in a healthy and purposeful way. Encouraging you to be intentional with your own life, behaviours and wellness to be a positive support and model for the young children in your life. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, god- parent or friend, you have an impact on the children around you. Each week in this show we will have a new guest and there will be a large focus on children and the family unit, while touching upon the connections to business, relationships, parenting, travel and my personal favourite FAITH!
Covering the ups and downs and the high and lows, our guests will dive into topics that are relatable, inspiring, encouraging and (my hope) motivating; nudging you to stop, reflect and make positive changes in your life to become more intentional for yourself and those around you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal growth, family dynamics, and the importance of intentionality with episodes covering topics like supporting children through grief, the psychology of clutter, and holistic health management, designed to resonate with listeners seeking a more purposeful life.
Are you interested in personal growth and self-improvement, seeking ways to live more intentionally and purposefully?
Are you willing to examine your life choices, seeking ways to become more intentional for yourself and those around you?
Life is busy, messy and at times uncertain. There are a million options to choose from and often we are rushed in every decision we make. Being intentional within our everyday lives could never be more important than it is currently. You may be thinking… What does it mean to be intentional? What does that look like?
This podcast will answer these questions and more while we explore the importance of being intentional and the many different ways that intentionality can fit into your lifestyle.
I am Katie Begley, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, a professor in Early Childhood Studies and Entrepreneur. With 14 years of post secondary teaching experience, I have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share in support of the everyday life and challenges that children and families face. Additionally, as the founder of Heart in Home, a home décor and lifestyle boutique, I am bringing my passions for educating children and the family, together with my love for the home and living a healthy lifestyle. I believe that the home and family are a key part of the foundation for everything we do in life; this podcast aims to help you develop a home and lifestyle that will help you (and those you care about) grow in a healthy and purposeful way. Encouraging you to be intentional with your own life, behaviours and wellness to be a positive support and model for the young children in your life. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, god- parent or friend, you have an impact on the children around you. Each week in this show we will have a new guest and there will be a large focus on children and the family unit, while touching upon the connections to business, relationships, parenting, travel and my personal favourite FAITH!
Covering the ups and downs and the high and lows, our guests will dive into topics that are relatable, inspiring, encouraging and (my hope) motivating; nudging you to stop, reflect and make positive changes in your life to become more intentional for yourself and those around you.
In this episode, host Katie invites Rebecca McAllister, one of the founders of Active Reader, to explore the importance of reading and literacy skills in early childhood. Parents often feel lost, discouraged, or anxious about teaching their children how to read. However, Rebecca reveals that parents can feel just as empowered and can be more involved and confident in guiding this learning path for their children. Rebecca sheds light upon ways to get started in supporting your own child in their reading journey, as well as ways to advocate for your child’s literacy learning within and outside of the educational system. Rebecca shares in the episode her personal experience, not just as an educator, but as a mother and someone who has personally experienced the struggle of reading. The Active Reader provides many easy-to-use tools and resources, giving parents the potential to strengthen their child at home. Every child is unique and learns at their own pace. It is never too late to practice these skills to support them now.
Time Stamp:
[00:00:00] Welcome and episode introduction
[00:01:14] Introducing Rebecca, one of the founders of the Active Reader
[00:01:40] Common questions and concerns of parents teaching their child how to read
[00:02:37] Every child learns at a unique pace, it is okay to give grace
[00:04:18] First steps to take to introduce literacy
[00:05:25] Talking to the child paves the path to pre-literacy development
[00:06:15] Incorporate sequencing skills in daily conversations as a start to pre-literacy skill
[00:06:48] It is never too late to start these literacy skills
[00:08:10] Give your child grace and room to develop at their own pace
[00:08:35] Guidelines and red flags
[00:08:54] Introduction to Orton-Gillingham approach: A multi-sensory approach to reading —
touching, hearing, seeing
[00:09:30] Struggles with Dyslexia
[00:10:00] Rebecca’s experience with teaching her children with reading
[00:11:23] Setting a reading goal
[00:11:30] Contribution to reading success
[00:11:45] Tactile flashcards (Link at the bottom)
[00:12:09] Children should first focus on learning lowercase letters
[00:12:40] Use the letter equation method: Name of the letter, keyword, letter sound
[00:13:58] Incorporate literacy into play
[00:14:12] Start with CVC words
[00:14:52] Invite child to read words they will be able to decode
[00:16:00] Decodable words v.s. Sight words
[00:17:50] Benefits of a reading routine
[00:19:10] Overcoming resistance: Read a little at a time
[00:20:00] Bonding opportunity between parents and child
[00:21:20] Tips for setting a reading routine
[00:24:00] Selecting the right books
[00:26:00] When to consult the teacher or extra tutoring assistance with the child’s reading level
[00:26:37] Speech delay can be a factor to reading difficulties
[00:28:40] Parents should not solely rely on the education system to teach our children how to read
[00:29:08] How to start the conversation with the teacher about your child’s progress
[00:33:05] Advice for navigating and advocating for your child’s learning with teachers
[00:35:45] The schoolwork your child brings home can be clues of their in-class participation
[00:37:42] The Active Reader resources and social media (@the_active_reader)
[00:41:25] Wrap-up and final advice
[00:41:55] How to follow, review, or connect with the show
Notable Quote:
“All parents should feel empowered when it comes to their children’s education and their reading” Rebecca McAllister
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
● Early Learning Readers Pack – Flashcards
○ Recommended for age 1 to all struggling readers
Link: https://theactivereader.com/the-early-reader-pack
● Active Readers Summer Club (COMING SOON in July)
○ 5 weeks program for parents to follow and provide at home over the summer
Link to Join: https://theactivereader.com/summer-club-signup
● The Active Readers Early Childhood Reading Program
○ 30 weeks curriculum for daycares, preschools, and kindergartens
Link for Curriculum: https://theactivereader.com/active-reader-curriculum
Connect with Katie
https://www.heartinhome.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/heartinhomeliving/
heartinhomepodcast@gmail.com
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