From Screens to Storytime: Raising Readers Through Real-Life Adventures with Katie Vieira Ep. 118

About this episode

Christine Furman and Katie Vieira discuss the importance of transitioning from screen time to real-life learning experiences to foster confident readers.

As we wrap up our month focused on raising confident, independent readers, this special episode brings everything together in a powerful and practical way. Christine sits down with children’s author, homeschool mom, and former teacher Katie Vieira to explore how reading, real-life experiences, and intentional learning can transform the way our children engage with the world around them. In this conversation, they dive into the growing challenges of screen dependency, how it impacts learning and behavior, and why shifting back to books, outdoor play, and hands-on experiences is more important than ever. Katie shares the heart behind her book Into the Field: Tennessee Summer , a story inspired by her own children that weaves together literacy, life skills, nature exploration, and meaningful family connection. Through adventure and storytelling, children are encouraged to step away from screens and into real-world learning experiences. Christine and Katie also discuss the transition from classroom teaching to educating at home, the importance of making learning engaging, and how books can become powerful tools for teaching not just reading, but confidence, creativity, and critical…

People in this episode

Host: Christine Furman

Guest: Katie Vieira

Topics covered

• reading
• screen dependency
• real-life experiences
• homeschooling
• literacy
• family connection

Keywords

• reading
• screen time
• homeschooling
• literacy
• family
• adventure
• children's books

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Into the Field: Tennessee Summer

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