Ever had an idea that you were sure would be a big hit only to find it tank? Homeschooling provides me many of these. I like to keep our learning literature-rich, engaging, multi-sensory and as effortless as possible. You know, the kind of learning where they don’t even realize they are doing any active learning […]
Phonics/Spelling
Thinking OUTSIDE the School Desk
There is just something about 6 year old little boys, or at least my 6 year old little boys… They have a high desire to practice their spelling and improve their reading skills, but very little desire to pick up that little pencil. The desire is especially potent right now because my middle son wants […]
Seven Benefits of Reading Aloud!
With summer here and summer reading programs starting up in full force soon, we get frequent reminders to read to our children. Reading together is such an intimate activity that we get to do with our children. But I’m a WHY person and sometimes it is good to have a reminder of WHY it is […]