{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6568f8d41cf19600132ff097/67d3017ba1c1a8e55585c9c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"171. Why You Should Use Decodable Books When Teaching Beginning Readers: Interview with Lina Miller from Decode by Heart","description":"<p>☀️ Join my email community <a href=\"https://littleslovelearning.com/subscribe/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Today's interview is with Lina Miller from Decode by Heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Lina is a wife, mother of two boys, and an educator. She has 20+ years of experience as an elementary school teacher in Delaware and is currently an academic interventionist. She always thought of herself as a \"math person,\" but ever since she taught first graders, she fell in love with teaching children how to read. </p><p><br></p><p>Decode by Heart came as a result of teaching students the foundations of reading, but then noticing a lack of general trade books appropriate for her students. Lina decided she could help children be successful readers by publishing a series of books that focuses on what new and struggling readers need: simple, decodable sentences paired with a few story words that build with each story.</p><p><br></p><p>Lina also wanted to give young readers lovable characters they could follow on various adventures, which is why she created Jax and Ren.</p><p><br></p><p>As an avid reader herself, Lina's passion is to instill the love of reading in as many children as she can. With family support and consistent practice, children can build a love of reading and learn to Decode by Heart!</p><p><br></p><p>Listen in on my conversation with Lina as she shares:</p><p><br></p><p>💜 The differences between decodable books, leveled book, and picture books</p><p><br></p><p>💙 Why kids need access to decodable books in order to become strong readers</p><p><br></p><p>🩷 Behind-the-scenes of how she created &amp; published her decodable book series \"Jax and Ren\"</p><p><br></p><p>Prefer to watch this episode on YouTube? Click <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O6hzoDg7h0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> to check it out!</p><p>_______________________________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Lina:</p><p>►<a href=\"https://www.decodebyheartbooks.com/?ref=ERINTALIAFERRO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Decode by Heart Website</a> (*Affiliate Link)</p><p>Use coupon code LittlesLove10 for 10% off your order!</p><p>►<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/decodebyheart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram: @decodebyheart</a></p><p>►<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DecodeByHeart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook: Decode by Heart</a></p><p>►<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@decodebyheart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube: Decode by Heart</a></p><p><br></p><p>►Let's Connect:</p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Join my email community <a href=\"https://littleslovelearning.com/subscribe/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>!</p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Reach out on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/littleslovelearningblog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@littleslovelearningblog</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Happy Learning!</p><p>-Erin</p>","author_name":"Erin, M.Ed"}