Podcast Transcript Ep 131-134 - Blessing the Book, 36 pages

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Blessing the Book

4-Part Podcast Series Transcript (Episodes 131-134)

Transform reluctant readers into enthusiastic book lovers with this comprehensive transcript from Sharon Callen and Phil G Callen's acclaimed Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy podcast series. Dive deep into Linda Gambrell's research-based "Seven Rules of Engagement" and discover practical strategies that work in real Australian classrooms.

This collection reveals how one Victorian school revolutionised student reading motivation using engagement inventories, book blessing techniques, and Jennifer Serravallo's proven strategies. Features detailed book blessings of 20+ recent Australian titles, from picture books to novels, plus actionable mini-lesson frameworks.

Perfect for primary teachers seeking curriculum-based approaches to reading engagement, classroom library development, and creating lifelong readers who choose books over screens.

Essential professional learning for every literacy educator.

36 pages!

Listen to Podcast 1 here.

Listen to Podcast 2 here.

Listen to Podcast 3 here.

Listen to Podcast 4 here.