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Ep. 64 Kindergarten School Search: Should You Trust Online Rankings?
Are you stressed about choosing a school for your child? Maybe your neighborhood school has low ratings, and you're wondering if that means it’s a ba…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep. 63 Choosing a School: What Most Parents Forget to Ask
On today’s episode of Play on Words from Big City Readers with Beth Gaskill I am diving into a recent consultation I had with a family about choosing…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep. 62 The Myth of 'New and Trendy': Breaking Down the Business Insider Article on Gen Alpha and the Science of Reading
In this episode of Play On Words from Big City Readers, Miss Beth dives into the Business Insider article titled, "For Gen Alpha, Learning to Read is…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 61 What Do The Elf On The Shelf, The Rainbow Fish, and The Giving Tree Have In Common?
In this solo episode of the play on words from Big City Readers we’re diving into some hot topics that spark debates in classrooms, on playgrounds, a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 60 Do Babies Need Toys? How Much Should I Play With My Baby? OT Answers on Attachment, Sleep, and Play Routines with Brooke Boruff @InfantInsights
In this jam-packed episode, Beth is joined by Brooke Boruff, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Infant Insights, to tackle all your bi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 59 Understanding Your Child's Behavior: Brain-Based Parenting and Teaching Regulation Strategies with @CourtneyEnglish.OT
In this episode of Play On Words, from Big City Readers, Miss Beth chats with pediatric occupational therapist Courtney English about the real reason…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 58 Story Time For Kids: How To Be Brave
Originally from instagram Live, join Miss Beth from Big City Readers as she reads You Matter, When You Are Brave, Pass It On, If You Plant A Seed, Th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 57 Nostalgia & Popcorn Reading Panic: 90s School Days with @justme.rod
In this episode, Miss Beth sits down with her best friend and popular influencer, Just Me Rod, for a hilarious and nostalgic trip down memory lane. T…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 56 Building Better Schools: A Conversation with a Chicago School Board Candidate
Hear from Chicago School Board candidate Ellen Rosenfeld about what school board elections mean. Now, I’ll be the first to say that I’m not an expert…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 55 Lockdown Drills, School Boards and Transfers, and Asking the Right Questions: Part 2 of my Interview with the Principal
In this part two episode with Principal Jon Arens, we continue exploring crucial topics that every parent and educator should know. We dive into lock…
1 year, 8 months ago