EP 66: Developing a love of books for sensory children with @father_reader_teacher

About this episode

Jordan and Alex discuss fostering a love for reading among children with sensory needs and share strategies for engaging reluctant readers.

In this episode of the Sensory Classroom podcast, Jordan and Alex discuss the importance of fostering a love for reading among children, particularly boys, and those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. They explore strategies for engaging reluctant readers, the significance of diverse children's literature, and the role of books in emotional learning. The conversation also highlights innovative teaching methods, the necessity of accommodating sensory needs, and the impact of movement on learning. Alex shares his experiences as a teacher and father, emphasising the importance of meeting children where they are in their reading journey. This punchy 35 minute episode is packed to the brim with useful insights and tips to bring in to your own home and classroom. Have you been following Jordan @sensoryclass on social media for a while and want to hear more behind the scenes stories from inside her sensory classroom, then you're in the right place. LISTEN/ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://sensoryclassroom.org/pages/podcast Subscribe to support the pod, so we can continue to produce this free content for you all.

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Garratt

Guest: Alex

Topics covered

• love of reading
• sensory needs
• engaging reluctant readers
• diverse children's literature
• emotional learning
• innovative teaching methods

Keywords

• reading
• sensory children
• emotional health
• teaching methods
• children's literature
• reluctant readers
• movement and learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sensory Classroom, father_reader_teacher

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