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In this podcast you will learn the enter workings of society.
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In How Life Works praat Fredo De Smet met ondernemers, schrijvers, technologen, vaders en moeders. Samen gaan ze op zoek naar de impact van technologie en verandering, bij mens en maatschappij.
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Welcome to the Funny How Life Works podcast, where we use funny to help you understand how life works. You know how some people don’t really know what their purpose is, or they’re stuck in a certain area of life? Well we use funny to help them figure it out. Tune in to a new episode every Tuesday with Michael Jr.
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Doubting if going to university is the only option to have a successful life? You've come to the right podcast. How Real Life Works is a podcast that prepares young people for life after high school. We discuss education topics and interview professionals who provide tips on what you can do now to get your dream job. Don't wait until after high school to think about your life. Learn How Real Life Works, starting now. If you are a student who is passionate about content creation, join us! Sig ...
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Keys to Kindergarten Readiness: Activities for Preschoolers, Worksheets, Learning Games, Learn How to Read, Developmental Milestones, Sight Words, Positive Parenting, Christian Mom, Life Skills
Shannon Ali, M.A., CCC-SLP Christian Certified Teacher & Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Kindergarten Readiness Teacher
Hey Mama! Welcome to Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I’m Shannon Ali. Daughter of the King, Wife, mom of 3 littles, teacher, speech-language pathologist, and kindergarten readiness expert! I remember what it felt like during the Covid lockdown in 2020, my husband was still working, and I was home by myself with our 3 year old, 1 year old, and a newborn baby girl all while still teaching school online. Needless to say, it was a crazy time, but I am thankful for God’s grace and lessons during t ...
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My boys seem like they are obsessed with video games, and I absolutely cannot stand it. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that we all have something we can become addicted to if we are not careful. During VBS this summer, I had the opportunity to teach all the children about this very thing. This world is full of idols and one of our…
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58: Which Letters Should I Teach My Child First to Learn to Read? The Fastest Way to Start Learning to Read
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Are you confused about which letters to teach your child first? You are not alone, Momma. If you were to go into a room of teachers and ask this question, many of them would have a different answer. I have used various teaching orders such as ABC order, s,a,t,i,p,n, and more. Honestly, all of them have worked, BUT today I am going to give you the f…
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I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by. It feels like we just got out for the break. Here in Louisiana, my kids start school this upcoming Thursday. It’s crazy early! I know your kiddo might not start until after Labor Day, but this is the perfect time to get ready for back-to-school season. If you don’t want to be that hot mess expr…
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You’ve just received your letter with your child’s kindergarten test date, and you have no idea what to expect. What if she doesn’t know any of the answers? What if the teacher says he is not ready for kindergarten? If you listen to today’s show, you will have all the tools you need to help your child do well on kindergarten beginning of the year t…
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I had a grandmother reach out to me recently about how to help her granddaughter learn her tricky words for kindergarten. She said they had practiced the tricky words using several different fun activities such as magnetic letters, writing the words with different marker colors, bingo, but her granddaughter was still struggling with several of the …
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Do you constantly say to yourself, ”I wish I had more time to help my child learn how to read?” My children learned to read at age 3, but our daughter didn’t have as strong of reading skills as her older brothers. During that time, I was so overwhelmed with work and life that I rarely read her any bedtime stories. It wasn’t until I audited my time …
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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall Setting goals is a fundamental aspect of teaching your child to read. However, simply having goals is not enough; they must be structured in a way that makes them achievable and meaningful. I …
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52: What Does My Child Need to Know to Be Successful Starting Kindergarten? All About DIBELS Testing
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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall I am BACK! On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness, I give you all the details you need to know to help your child with the 4 subtests on the DIBELS. This is the reading test that…
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to having a low-key, yet fun spring break with your kiddos. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the full preschool gifted test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the preschool gifted screening test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to K…
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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you a brief update of where I have been the last 5 months as well as 3 ways you can teach your child about Black History Month this year. Let's Dig In! Resource Mentioned: Imagodei Academy (iogacademy.com) &…
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It's the final episode of the podcast (for now)! Join Michael Jr., his wife Ebony, and co-host Pastor Kyle as they talk about their favorite moments from the show, the people that the show has directly impacted, and the decision to retire the podcast. It's Funny How Life Works. SentChurch.cc Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet? Call 214-30…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host Pastor Kyle as they answer listener questions and talk about Kyle's recent trip to Zambia. Pastor Kyle talks about what led him to go on a missions trip to Zambia, the differences in preaching between him and the local pastors, and his encounter with a local boy possessed by a demon. Non-Sponsor Sponsor: MinniesFood…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host and wife Ebony as they respond to listener voicemails about marriage. How do you raise your kid the right way as a single mother? Why is putting your relationships with God, your spouse, and your kids in the right order so important? And what's going on with Mack and Elisha? Non-Sponsor Sponsor: SentChurch.cc Marria…
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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on speech therapy skills. Focus: articulation of /sp/ blends (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! Resource Mentioned: https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/ GET TO KNOW ME Lear…
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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course for a smooth transition into kindergarten: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps for speech therapy in your home. This is NOT a substitute for receiving professional speech therapy services. (Easy tips for preschool stude…
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45: Kindergarten Practice Questions: Phonological Awareness Skills: Pre-Reading Skills Animals
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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on rhyme , 1st sounds in words, final sounds in words, and syllable segmentation using animals as our theme. (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: w…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host Pastor Kyle as they answer listener questions and voicemails. What was God thinking when he made the duck-billed platypus? What's Michael Jr.'s favorite board game? And, more importantly, how do you deal with the shame that just doesn't seem to go away? Non-Sponsor Sponsor: EmbraceGrace.org Sent Church SentChurch.cc…
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44: Do You Wish Your Family Had a Good Routine or Schedule? How to Have Effective Family Meetings Even with Preschoolers
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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course for a smooth transition into kindergarten: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps to have an effective family meeting. Family meetings are great to increase communication in your household. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Lea…
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43: Practice Questions for Kindergarten: How to Teach Rhyme (Roses are Red): Reading Skills: Live Coaching
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on rhyme and vocabulary using the nursery rhyme "Roses are Red." (This is great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergarten…
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the steps to teach your child rhyme and vocabulary using nursery rhymes. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Co…
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41: Practice Questions for Kindergarten: Letter Sounds-Beginning Sounds in Words Live Coaching
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness practice with us as we work on identifying the beginning sounds in words. (Great for preschool students!) Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Communi…
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you the step BEFORE teaching letter sounds to your child. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Pa…
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL Work on it Wednesday! On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I work through live coaching with little ones to practice pre-reading skills for auditory blending. Get your child and practice with us! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Conne…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host Pastor Kyle for the second of two episodes about Michael's beginnings in comedy in New York. Michael continues with his story about performing at a comedy club needing money to get home (without the guarantee of money from the club), being invited to church for the very first time, and how God shows up in our lives …
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38:Stumped Wondering Why Your Child Can’t Blend Sounds to Read? 3 Levels of Blending to Help Develop Strong Readers Even at Age 3
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I teach you how to teach your child pre-reading skills for auditory blending. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community…
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37: Work on it Wednesday: Live Coaching: Kindergarten Practice Questions Verbal Gifted Testing #1 Bed, Car/Truck, Doctor
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Book your private SMARRT call with me: https://bit.ly/SMARRTCALL On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness listen as I work through live coaching with rising kindergartener Ezekiel. We practice how to create well-rounded answers for kindergarten testing. GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergarte…
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Is your child pretty bright and you think he or she may be gifted? Check out today's show of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness to learn 4 verbal skills your child needs to know to do well on the test. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadiness.com Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Faceboo…
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35: The 4Cs to Ace the Kindergarten Test, 3-year-old, 4-year-old, 5-year-old developmental milestones, gifted testing, magnet testing
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness, I explore how I've found that sometimes kiddos actually know the information, but they simply don't perform well on tests. In today's show, listen in as I reveal the 4 Cs to make sure your child is ready for kindergarten testing. Let's Dig In! GET TO KNOW ME Learn: www.keystokindergartenreadines…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host Pastor Kyle for the first of two episodes about Michael's beginnings in comedy in New York. Digging deeper into stories shared in his book "Funny How Life Works", Michael talks about what it was like to move to New York City to follow his dream with no backup plan, living on $5 a day, and how God spoke to him even w…
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34: Tips on Getting Your Child to Listen and Pay Attention: Interview with Speech-Language Pathologist Dinalynn Rosenbush of The Language of Play
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Hey Sis! Does your child need some help with attention, listening, or possibly speech and language development? Well, you’re in for a treat because today we are talking to an expert on all. the. things with our guest Dinalynn Rosenbush. Dinalynn Rosenbush is a Speech Language Pathologist of 30 years, Author, Speaker, and Host of the podcast, The La…
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33: Child Not Listening and Tired? 7 Types of Rest Your Child Needs to Be Ready for Kindergarten
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Since I’ve had kids, I just don’t sleep that well. They sleep all night, but I usually wake up around 2AM or 4AM and struggle to go back to sleep, but I’ve noticed that even when I get decent sleep, I still feel tired. Some of our kids are the same way. You may not realize that when they are misbehaving, they are actually communicating that they ne…
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I know you're a busy mom who wants your child to be a strong reader and get ready for kindergarten. Once your child knows his or her letters and sounds, you can start focusing more on sight words! Sight words are important for our children to learn because OVER 50% of written material consists of sight words. l know you’re short on time and you’re …
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host and wife Ebony as they answer more of your marriage questions. They dig into what it means to be "too comfortable" with your spouse, balancing your relationships with your spouse, children, and Jesus, and what to do if your spouse keeps sticking their fork in your plate. Non-Sponsor Sponsor: EmbraceGrace.org Have yo…
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There are several foundational skills your child needs to know BEFORE he or she can become a strong reader. It is important to make sure your child has these skills down because reading skills are vital to your child’s academic success in kindergarten and beyond. I know you don’t have time to sit at the table and teach your child for an hour. Today…
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You’ve probably heard the statistic that children who are read to are exposed to over a million more words than children who are not read to regularly. A member of Ohio State's Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy is quoted as saying, "Kids who hear more vocabulary words are going to be better prepared to see those words in print wh…
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29: How to help children find their purpose and passion: Interview with children’s author Martinis Stephens The Box: Career Day
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Have you ever felt trapped? Would you want your children to feel trapped? Of course not. While they may say they want to be a doctor or an astronaut now, that may soon change. We want to help our children reach their full potential by exploring their purpose and passions. I have teacher, writer, and now children’s author Martinis Stephens here toda…
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28:Budgeting: Financial Literacy: Life Skills for Kindergarten Children, Money, Basic Math Skills, Fun Learning, Activities, Sorting
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Financial literacy isn’t just for adults. Children can and NEED to start learning these skills too. We recently had a bad storm here, and many families were not financially prepared to pay for a new refrigerator worth of food or get a hotel for a few nights. I’m telling you. You can start planting financial literacy seeds with your rising kindergar…
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Join Michael Jr. and his co-host Pastor Kyle as they talk about how John Maxwell has impacted them. A voicemail from a listener quickly leads to a discussion of leadership, practicing what you preach, and Michael's on-stage interview with John Maxwell. Non-Sponsor Sponsor: SentChurch.cc Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet? Call 214-308-117…
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27: How I taught our preschoolers about Noah’s ark and God’s real reason for the rainbow: Bible Stories: Easy Crafts for kids, Promise June
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Have you ever said you were going to go somewhere or do something with your child? Well, if your rising kindergarten children are like mine, they will hold you to everything you say. I love keeping my word with my children, but sometimes I forget or just flat out fail. The good thing is that we serve a mighty God who always keeps His promises. Toda…
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26: Why completing a screening is the 1st step to teaching your child how to read AND how you can test your child’s pre-reading skills
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Hey Sis! I know you know how important having a strong reading foundation for your rising kindergarten is, but I bet you don’t know what skills should be tested. No worries, because your girl Shannon is here! I have all the details for a good reading screener. I got you boo! Let’s dig in! Phonological Awareness Episodes: 3: How to Teach Your Presch…
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