#8. Raising Readers and Writers: Practical Literacy Tips for Parents

In this episode of Learning by Design, Krishna Cart explores how parents can play a pivotal role in their children’s literacy journey. Drawing on 25+ years of experience in literacy education, Krishna shares practical, research-backed strategies to build a literacy-rich home, nurture a love for reading and writing, and use technology mindfully. Whether you're supporting a beginning reader or a high school writer, this episode is packed with real-life, doable guidance for every stage of development.

⏱️ Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction to Literacy Education
• 02:50 – The Five Components of Literacy Development
• 05:59 – Practical Strategies for Fostering Literacy
• 08:52 – Utilizing Technology Mindfully
• 12:08 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Show Notes

• Host: Krishna Cart, National Board Certified Reading Specialist, founder of Young Scholars Circle (Masterpiece Academy)
• Focus Topics:
  • Building a literacy-rich environment
  • Modeling reading and writing at home
  • Using tech wisely in education
  • Reading comprehension and critical thinking development
  • Supporting literacy from K–12