Episode 53 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: (Kelly Chislett – Common Reader)
For the 53rd episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast I had the privilege of interviewing Kelly Chislett from the Common Reader.
Kelly is a primary school teacher who has mainly been based in the early years. She has taken on leadership roles such as year level co-ordinator and transition co-ordinator. Kelly is currently on Family Leave however during this time Kelly founded Common Reader, which is an online resource designed to be a pillar for parents as they navigate early school life with their children.
Kelly discusses the following:
- Her teaching journey, why she became a teacher and her teacher role model/s.
- Greatest challenge and proudest moment as a teacher
- What is the Common Reader.
- What motivates parents to be engaged in the school environment.
- Any common misconceptions made by parents or teachers regarding home reading practice.
- Top tips and ideas to support parents in getting their child reading at home.
- Why engage parents and so much more.
- Todd’s Stock Exchange (Game).
You can get in contact with Kelly (Common Reader) below:
Website – https://www.commonreader.com.au/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/commonreaderau/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CommonReaderAu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCte7Ty_DOePKAJdeac3gsTQ
Discount Code – Use the following code - TODDCASTTREAT - at the checkout, and get $10 off the first payment to a Common Reader subscription.