Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/literacy-blooms-podcast Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms Podcast is a practical, parent-first show for families, caregivers, and early childhood educators who want to raise strong thinkers from the start. Each episode shares simple, powerful brain-building activities you can use anywhere, along with language, literacy, and problem-solving strategies that truly prepare children for school and life. Through real conversations with those working closest to young learners, the podcast honors families as a child’s first and most important teachers—because we’re here to educate minds, not just create memories. © 2026 Evelyn English b8f4977d-490f-5c79-bb90-760bebdb49d0 yes en Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:23 -0800 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:02:03 -0800 https://img.transistorcdn.com/yrMk0D-7RBqEOyoUytWxAgC4-_JSWyMo9v2SuV5Gw5w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yM2Mz/MWEwNDNkNWY4ZDEx/ODQxNTM1ZGM2MDAy/ZTA5Mi5wbmc.jpg Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms Podcast episodic Evelyn English Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms Podcast is a practical, parent-first show for families, caregivers, and early childhood educators who want to raise strong thinkers from the start. Each episode shares simple, powerful brain-building activities you can use anywhere, along with language, literacy, and problem-solving strategies that truly prepare children for school and life. Through real conversations with those working closest to young learners, the podcast honors families as a child’s first and most important teachers—because we’re here to educate minds, not just create memories. Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms Podcast is a practical, parent-first show for families, caregivers, and early childhood educators who want to raise strong thinkers from the start. Evelyn English No No Episode 9- Raising Regulated Readers: Emotional Intelligence in PreK–Grade 3 9 9 Episode 9- Raising Regulated Readers: Emotional Intelligence in PreK–Grade 3 full 3d81f293-ea78-40c9-b9c2-ad5318938494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5622e539 Academic success begins with emotional regulation. In this episode, we explore evidence-based and practical strategies to help PreK–Grade 3 learners build emotional intelligence and self-regulation—skills that directly impact focus, behavior, and comprehension.

You’ll learn age-appropriate ways to document developmental progress, identify learners’ interests and needs, support the whole child, and celebrate key milestones (with guidance from Brainy Acts). We’ll also discuss the cognitive and emotional benefits of journaling, inspired by insights from Mindful Mama.

If you believe literacy should strengthen both intellect and emotional resilience, this episode is for you.

]]> Academic success begins with emotional regulation. In this episode, we explore evidence-based and practical strategies to help PreK–Grade 3 learners build emotional intelligence and self-regulation—skills that directly impact focus, behavior, and comprehension.

You’ll learn age-appropriate ways to document developmental progress, identify learners’ interests and needs, support the whole child, and celebrate key milestones (with guidance from Brainy Acts). We’ll also discuss the cognitive and emotional benefits of journaling, inspired by insights from Mindful Mama.

If you believe literacy should strengthen both intellect and emotional resilience, this episode is for you.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1191 Academic success begins with emotional regulation. In this episode, we explore evidence-based and practical strategies to help PreK–Grade 3 learners build emotional intelligence and self-regulation—skills that directly impact focus, behavior, and comprehension.

You’ll learn age-appropriate ways to document developmental progress, identify learners’ interests and needs, support the whole child, and celebrate key milestones (with guidance from Brainy Acts). We’ll also discuss the cognitive and emotional benefits of journaling, inspired by insights from Mindful Mama.

If you believe literacy should strengthen both intellect and emotional resilience, this episode is for you.

]]> No Episode 8- Literacy Multipliers 8 8 Episode 8- Literacy Multipliers full c9dd2e32-fc4b-45ee-b59f-7b169d0b2042 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98041e9a Big results in learning don’t come from doing more—they come from doing what matters most.

This episode explores the essential practices that prepare young children for lasting success in school and in life. Discover how powerful literacy experiences build readiness, strengthen emotional intelligence, develop problem-solving, and grow the interconnected skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Grounded in proven methods and designed to support every learner, these strategies create impact that stretches far beyond the classroom.

🎧 Tune in to learn how the right inputs today produce exponential growth tomorrow.

]]> Big results in learning don’t come from doing more—they come from doing what matters most.

This episode explores the essential practices that prepare young children for lasting success in school and in life. Discover how powerful literacy experiences build readiness, strengthen emotional intelligence, develop problem-solving, and grow the interconnected skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Grounded in proven methods and designed to support every learner, these strategies create impact that stretches far beyond the classroom.

🎧 Tune in to learn how the right inputs today produce exponential growth tomorrow.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1482 Big results in learning don’t come from doing more—they come from doing what matters most.

This episode explores the essential practices that prepare young children for lasting success in school and in life. Discover how powerful literacy experiences build readiness, strengthen emotional intelligence, develop problem-solving, and grow the interconnected skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Grounded in proven methods and designed to support every learner, these strategies create impact that stretches far beyond the classroom.

🎧 Tune in to learn how the right inputs today produce exponential growth tomorrow.

]]> No Episode 7 - Literacy Essentials 7 7 Episode 7 - Literacy Essentials full d23de3f4-28dd-4d9c-9d84-1eded8e74fa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e355301b What if the key to stronger readers isn’t more time, but better teaching?

In Episode 7 of Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms, we break down the Literacy Essentials every child needs—and show how to teach them using the Science of Reading (SOR), the evidence-promoted approach that actually aligns with how the brain learns.

This episode is designed for PreK–Grade 3 families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates who want to move beyond guesswork and into intentional, explicit instruction that builds real reading skills.

You’ll learn how to effectively teach:

  • Alphabetics – phonemic awareness and phonics
  • Fluency – reading with accuracy and expression
  • Vocabulary – building meaning and language power
  • Comprehension – thinking, understanding, and connecting

But here’s the game-changer: we don’t just explain what to teach—we show you how to integrate these Literacy Essentials into daily routines without adding more hours to your schedule. No overload. No burnout. Just smarter practices woven into everyday moments.

This episode empowers you to:

  • Teach literacy with confidence and clarity
  • Align instruction with brain-based research
  • Foster joyful, meaningful, lifelong learning

Because literacy isn’t about drilling skills—it’s about building thinkers, readers, and confident learners for life. 🎙️📚

]]> What if the key to stronger readers isn’t more time, but better teaching?

In Episode 7 of Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms, we break down the Literacy Essentials every child needs—and show how to teach them using the Science of Reading (SOR), the evidence-promoted approach that actually aligns with how the brain learns.

This episode is designed for PreK–Grade 3 families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates who want to move beyond guesswork and into intentional, explicit instruction that builds real reading skills.

You’ll learn how to effectively teach:

  • Alphabetics – phonemic awareness and phonics
  • Fluency – reading with accuracy and expression
  • Vocabulary – building meaning and language power
  • Comprehension – thinking, understanding, and connecting

But here’s the game-changer: we don’t just explain what to teach—we show you how to integrate these Literacy Essentials into daily routines without adding more hours to your schedule. No overload. No burnout. Just smarter practices woven into everyday moments.

This episode empowers you to:

  • Teach literacy with confidence and clarity
  • Align instruction with brain-based research
  • Foster joyful, meaningful, lifelong learning

Because literacy isn’t about drilling skills—it’s about building thinkers, readers, and confident learners for life. 🎙️📚

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1790 What if the key to stronger readers isn’t more time, but better teaching?

In Episode 7 of Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms, we break down the Literacy Essentials every child needs—and show how to teach them using the Science of Reading (SOR), the evidence-promoted approach that actually aligns with how the brain learns.

This episode is designed for PreK–Grade 3 families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates who want to move beyond guesswork and into intentional, explicit instruction that builds real reading skills.

You’ll learn how to effectively teach:

  • Alphabetics – phonemic awareness and phonics
  • Fluency – reading with accuracy and expression
  • Vocabulary – building meaning and language power
  • Comprehension – thinking, understanding, and connecting

But here’s the game-changer: we don’t just explain what to teach—we show you how to integrate these Literacy Essentials into daily routines without adding more hours to your schedule. No overload. No burnout. Just smarter practices woven into everyday moments.

This episode empowers you to:

  • Teach literacy with confidence and clarity
  • Align instruction with brain-based research
  • Foster joyful, meaningful, lifelong learning

Because literacy isn’t about drilling skills—it’s about building thinkers, readers, and confident learners for life. 🎙️📚

]]> No Episode 2- Alphabetics (ABCs): Where Reading Really Begins 2 2 Episode 2- Alphabetics (ABCs): Where Reading Really Begins full 02623f17-8f23-43a3-879e-feb41ec489ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ab2cc58  Before children can read words, they must understand sounds and letters—and how they connect. In this episode, we introduce Alphabetics (ABCs), our family-friendly way of explaining phonemic awareness and phonics.
You’ll learn why hearing sounds (phonemes) and matching them to letters is non-negotiable, how these skills develop, and how adults can support them through simple, proven practices. Evelyn English demonstrates activities you can use immediately—no fancy tools required. 

]]>  Before children can read words, they must understand sounds and letters—and how they connect. In this episode, we introduce Alphabetics (ABCs), our family-friendly way of explaining phonemic awareness and phonics.
You’ll learn why hearing sounds (phonemes) and matching them to letters is non-negotiable, how these skills develop, and how adults can support them through simple, proven practices. Evelyn English demonstrates activities you can use immediately—no fancy tools required. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1438  Before children can read words, they must understand sounds and letters—and how they connect. In this episode, we introduce Alphabetics (ABCs), our family-friendly way of explaining phonemic awareness and phonics.
You’ll learn why hearing sounds (phonemes) and matching them to letters is non-negotiable, how these skills develop, and how adults can support them through simple, proven practices. Evelyn English demonstrates activities you can use immediately—no fancy tools required. 

]]> Early Childhood Literacy, Family Engagement No Episode 6 – Literacy Is Thinking: Building the Brain Through Reading 6 6 Episode 6 – Literacy Is Thinking: Building the Brain Through Reading full 93d03353-6cd8-47c0-8172-7d8d51df19b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bee0038  Literacy is more than reading—it’s thinking, problem-solving, speaking, listening, and understanding the world. In this episode, we define literacy clearly and show how foundational skills build the brain.
You’ll see HQIM in action, learn how to properly handle books, and hear a full story demonstration using before, during, and after reading strategies. We explicitly connect foundational literacy to critical thinking—showing how intentional teaching prepares learners for school success and lifelong learning.
We close with a call to action, inviting families and educators to join us weekly and access HQIM that makes evidence-based literacy doable and sustainable. 

]]>  Literacy is more than reading—it’s thinking, problem-solving, speaking, listening, and understanding the world. In this episode, we define literacy clearly and show how foundational skills build the brain.
You’ll see HQIM in action, learn how to properly handle books, and hear a full story demonstration using before, during, and after reading strategies. We explicitly connect foundational literacy to critical thinking—showing how intentional teaching prepares learners for school success and lifelong learning.
We close with a call to action, inviting families and educators to join us weekly and access HQIM that makes evidence-based literacy doable and sustainable. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1507  Literacy is more than reading—it’s thinking, problem-solving, speaking, listening, and understanding the world. In this episode, we define literacy clearly and show how foundational skills build the brain.
You’ll see HQIM in action, learn how to properly handle books, and hear a full story demonstration using before, during, and after reading strategies. We explicitly connect foundational literacy to critical thinking—showing how intentional teaching prepares learners for school success and lifelong learning.
We close with a call to action, inviting families and educators to join us weekly and access HQIM that makes evidence-based literacy doable and sustainable. 

]]> No Episode 5 – Comprehension: The Real Reason We Read 5 5 Episode 5 – Comprehension: The Real Reason We Read full 7caf7f45-8b3d-45b4-bf2a-81f8d819ba5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/05a50660  If children can read the words but don’t understand them, literacy hasn’t done its job. This episode focuses on comprehension—the purpose of reading.
We connect all Science of Reading components, explain the role of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and model lessons that make thinking visible. Listeners leave knowing how to support understanding, curiosity, and problem-solving—not just decoding. 

]]>  If children can read the words but don’t understand them, literacy hasn’t done its job. This episode focuses on comprehension—the purpose of reading.
We connect all Science of Reading components, explain the role of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and model lessons that make thinking visible. Listeners leave knowing how to support understanding, curiosity, and problem-solving—not just decoding. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1383  If children can read the words but don’t understand them, literacy hasn’t done its job. This episode focuses on comprehension—the purpose of reading.
We connect all Science of Reading components, explain the role of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and model lessons that make thinking visible. Listeners leave knowing how to support understanding, curiosity, and problem-solving—not just decoding. 

]]> Early Childhood Literacy Education, Family Engagment No Episode 4 - Vocabulary: Reading That Sounds Like Thinking 4 4 Episode 4 - Vocabulary: Reading That Sounds Like Thinking full 879bf597-83ab-451e-9c79-51c1aecd084e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0de8efb0 Vocabulary isn’t memorization—it’s meaning. This episode unpacks how word recognition and accuracy work together to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human.

]]> Vocabulary isn’t memorization—it’s meaning. This episode unpacks how word recognition and accuracy work together to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human.

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1388 Vocabulary isn’t memorization—it’s meaning. This episode unpacks how word recognition and accuracy work together to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human.

]]> Early Childhood Education, Family Engagement No Episode 3- Vocabulary: Reading That Sounds Like Thinking 3 3 Episode 3- Vocabulary: Reading That Sounds Like Thinking full b685a27d-7bab-411a-9b17-56cf55bfaa5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb1e6a10 Fluency isn’t speed—it’s understanding. This episode unpacks how  language development works to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human. 

]]> Fluency isn’t speed—it’s understanding. This episode unpacks how  language development works to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1384 Fluency isn’t speed—it’s understanding. This episode unpacks how  language development works to support confident reading.
We explore how conversation, storytelling, and intentional word use build comprehension long before children read independently. You’ll hear practical examples, demonstration lessons, and strategies that strengthen literacy while keeping learning joyful and human. 

]]> No Episode 1 - Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms: Why Early Literacy Changes Everything (Launch Episode) 1 1 Episode 1 - Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms: Why Early Literacy Changes Everything (Launch Episode) full 7b35fae2-ad25-4e38-b94b-07d15d6fbaac https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dc3a361  Welcome to Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms—where early literacy meets brain science and real-world practice. In this launch episode, we introduce the heart behind the podcast, share the host’s early education origin story, and explain why literacy before age five matters more than most people realize. With 90% of the brain developing by age five, what we do early shapes learning for life.
Created for families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates, this episode builds trust, sets the vision, and includes a demonstration read-aloud from a literacy specialist that shows how evidence-promoted teaching actually looks in action.
🎧 If you care about readiness, confidence, and joyful learning—this is where it starts. 

]]>  Welcome to Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms—where early literacy meets brain science and real-world practice. In this launch episode, we introduce the heart behind the podcast, share the host’s early education origin story, and explain why literacy before age five matters more than most people realize. With 90% of the brain developing by age five, what we do early shapes learning for life.
Created for families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates, this episode builds trust, sets the vision, and includes a demonstration read-aloud from a literacy specialist that shows how evidence-promoted teaching actually looks in action.
🎧 If you care about readiness, confidence, and joyful learning—this is where it starts. 

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:42:20 -0800 Evelyn English Evelyn English 1156  Welcome to Brainy Acts Literacy Blooms—where early literacy meets brain science and real-world practice. In this launch episode, we introduce the heart behind the podcast, share the host’s early education origin story, and explain why literacy before age five matters more than most people realize. With 90% of the brain developing by age five, what we do early shapes learning for life.
Created for families, educators, childcare providers, and advocates, this episode builds trust, sets the vision, and includes a demonstration read-aloud from a literacy specialist that shows how evidence-promoted teaching actually looks in action.
🎧 If you care about readiness, confidence, and joyful learning—this is where it starts. 

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