Did you realize that it's socially acceptable in our country to hate math? That as long as you're a reader, that's pretty much all that many people care about. The society here in the US embraces literacy. We bombard parents continuously with messages about reading: Read to … [Read more...]
Three Simple Alphabet Games
Research shows that familiarity with the alphabet is the number one predictor of a child's success at reading. I believe it. As a reading specialist (I hold an MS in Elementary Reading and Literacy), I have seen first hand how important alphabet knowledge is. As a mom to … [Read more...]
Memory Hymns 2018-2019 School Year
Phew! July is almost over and we've been in prep mode for the upcoming school year. Every July, the family and I redo our: Chore ChartsSchool Subject ListsAnnual Meal PlanMemory Hymn List This helps keep the school year on track and eliminates many of the decisions I … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Using Media in Your Homeschool
You can use media in your homeschool to help your students learn new material, practice concepts, and to introduce broad topics. It's very versatile! However, too much of anything is never good. So when you're thinking about your children's relationship with media, do make … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ideas for Adding Sensory Play to Your Day
Having a child with special needs opened my eyes to the importance of sensory play! Integrating multiple senses into play improves learning. And not just for my child with special needs. It’s beneficial for all kids. It helps them learn and grow. Kids use their senses to … [Read more...]