

Learn Smarter Podcast
Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts- Educational Therapists
The Educational Therapy Podcast
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Jun 30, 2020 • 22min
110: Why we can’t Ignore Math Vocabulary (Math Series)
Today Rachel & Steph dig into math vocabulary and how “ignoring” it by omission in the early learning years of learners often is part of the reason learners are so resistant to math as they grow. Rachel coaches today on why it’s so important to think about math vocabulary early and often. Rachel & Steph offer up some ideas and strategies on how to highlight math vocabulary for learners.
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@learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapistOther episodes mentioned:
Ep 11: Math is a Four Letter Word
Ep 45: Word Problems
Ep 64: Steph's Favorite Math Apps & Games for Elementary
Ep 80: Steph's Favorite Middle/High School Math Games (Math Series)
Ep 41: The One Thing We Wish Learners Wouldn't Do
Ep 109: Learning About Learning with Dr. Rishi Sriram110: Why we can't Ignore Math Vocabulary (Math Series)
Ep 87: Why Every Learner Needs a Living Strategies Document (Educational Therapy Series)

Jun 23, 2020 • 48min
109: Learning About Learning with Dr. Rishi Sriram (Author Series)
Rachel & Steph welcome Dr. Rishi Sriram from Baylor University to the podcast. In this episode, they chat with Dr. Sriram about how learning occurs in the brain, how important and normal forgetting is to learning and the importance of interleaving, spacing and mindfulness. They have an amazing conversation about how essential productive struggle is to learning as a whole. Dr. Sriram also shares some fantastic tangibles--things we can immediately do impact the lives of the learners in our practices. He also shares some thoughts he and his wife have developed on parenting with high expectations while not linking their kids self-esteem to their learning.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/neuroscience-behind-productive-struggle
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Other episodes mentioned:Ep 03: The Do’s and Don’ts of StudyingEp 04: Creating a Study PlanEp 57: How to Create Free Time while Maintaining Grades and Minimizing Anxiety with Nikki

Jun 16, 2020 • 24min
108: Feeling Time: Part 2 (Executive Function Series)
Rachel & Steph continue the conversation from episode 104. In this episode, they chat about several strategies that work to increase awareness of time. They dig deep into the differences between kids who feel time quickly and learners who feel time slower.
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Other episodes mentioned:EP 104: Feeling Time: Part 1 (Executive Function Series)Ep 37: How Educational Therapy Works

Jun 9, 2020 • 31min
107: Psychotherapy Expectations with Barrie Sueskind, LMFT (Local Professionals Series)
Connect with Barrie:
https://www.barriesueskindtherapy.com
https://www.instagram.com/psycho_therapist_confessions/
https://m.facebook.com/BarrieSueskindTherapy/
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Jun 2, 2020 • 42min
106: Parenting Very Different Learners with Janice (On-Air Coaching Call Series)
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Other episodes mentioned:Ep 94: The Business of Educational TherapyEP 103: Youtube Learning with Mr. DeMaio (Author Series)Ep 32: Our Favorite Apps and Games of 2018Ep 64: Steph's Favorite Math Apps & Games for Elementary (Math Series)Ep 80: Steph's Favorite Middle/High School Math Games (Math Series)Ep 19: Steph’s Top Games and Apps (Reading Series)

May 26, 2020 • 33min
105: Revisiting Screen Time During Quarantine with Dr. Joe Dilley (Local Professional Series)
Dr. Joe Dilley returns! He shares frameworks for thinking about screen time during quarantine, highlights the importance of what happens before and after screen time and questions we can all be asking ourselves.
Rachel & Steph also announce the return of Learn Smarter Pro, their 6-week program for professionals. LEARN SMARTER PRO APPLICATION
How to connect with Dr. Dilley:http://synergypsychological.com/about-dr-joe-dilley/www.dontgetplayed.com (follow the icon for redeeming your coupon code): LEARNSMARTER 20% off a copy of the book)
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How to connect with us:Join our FB GroupJoin our e-mail listRachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group websiteSteph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist
Other episodes mentioned: Ep 65: Screen Time with Dr. Joe Dilley (Author Series)EP 104: Feeling Time: Part 1 (Executive Function Series)

May 19, 2020 • 19min
104: Feeling Time: Part 1 (Executive Function Series)
Today is Part 1 of Feeling Time. In a few weeks, Part 2 will come out with even more strategies to think about.

May 12, 2020 • 29min
103: Youtube Learning with Mr. DeMaio (Author Series)
Today was an exciting interview for Rachel & Steph. Both of them have been using Mr. DeMaio’s youtube videos for years. His videos are engaging, fun, interactive, and MEMORABLE. Today, Rachel & Steph interview Mr. DeMaio about how and why he started his channel and the behind-the-scenes process of making videos.
Don’t forget to tune into Patreon to learn more about what his future projects are. You can sign up for Patreon at www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast.
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Connect with Mr. DeMaioYouTubePatreon
How to connect with us:Join our FB GroupJoin our e-mail listRachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group websiteSteph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist
Other episodes mentioned:Ep 11: Math is a Four Letter WordEp 45: Word ProblemsEp 64: Steph's Favorite Math Apps & Games for Elementary Ep 80: Steph's Favorite Middle/High School Math Games (Math Series)

May 5, 2020 • 21min
102: How Questions can Transform Reading & Writing (Educational Therapy Series)
Rachel & Steph share one of their favorite strategies: using questions to direct learning. With so many learners out there who avoid reading and writing, this can be an effective tool for increasing engagement through planning, making connections, and clarifying the purpose of any given task. Listen in for their tips!
Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast
How to connect with us:Join our FB GroupJoin our e-mail listRachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group websiteSteph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist
Other episodes mentioned:Ep 17 Our Top 10 Reading Comprehension Strategies (Part 1)
Ep 18: Our Top 10 Reading Comprehension Strategies (Part 2)
Ep: 12 My Kid Isn’t Reading
Ep 41: The One Thing We Wish Learners Wouldn't Do
Ep 66: Strategies for the Writing Process (Writing Series)
Ep 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing & Executive Functioning

Apr 28, 2020 • 20min
101: Why Writing is Hard for Elementary Learners (Writing Series)
Writing is one of the most common concerns for families with elementary-aged learners. Today, Rachel & Steph dig into the many reasons it is so difficult and what parents and educators can do to alleviate the burden.
Unjournaling
Graphic organizer book for elementary
Graphic organizer book for middle and high school
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast
How to connect with us:
Join our FB Group
Join our e-mail list
Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website
Steph’s My Ed Therapist website
@learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist
Other episodes mentioned:
Writing Series
EF series