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Not Just Cute, the Podcast: Intentional Whole Child Development for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

May 23, 2023

Malia Hollowell is the author of The Science of Reading in Action and the creator of the site Playdough to Plato.  She’s a National Board Certified educator who’s helping to put the science of reading into action with playful, hands on experiences.  Her book, website, and Instagram are full of fantastic examples...


May 5, 2023

Have you been asked how your preschool room aligns with the Science of Reading?  Or maybe you’ve seen videos of two year olds reading and the sales page headlines saying that simply applying the *science* can give all toddlers the advantage they deserve?  Well, in this episode, we’re adding on to the basic...


May 5, 2023

I’ve talked and written a lot about early literacy over the years, but I’ve avoided one very popular term: The Science of Reading. 

I decided to keep my head down and my work research-based and just stay out of the fray of nailing down the specific jargon.  But with more and more states and districts requiring...


Nov 23, 2022

Rae Pica is a force.  As a speaker, consultant, and the author of over 20 books in addition to articles in many popular publications, Rae Pica has been an outspoken voice for children and childhood for more than 4 decades.  Constant in that career has been her passion for protecting childhood and calling others...


Oct 6, 2022

Childcare Resources of Indian River in Vero Beach, Florida began with three tenacious educators going out of their way to create something better for 25 children.  Today, the ripple effect of their efforts has grown into something that impacts 3000 children and still growing. 

In this episode I’m talking with...