If you are unfamiliar with the concept of sight words, they are words that beginning readers learn to memorize to help them build reading confidence. In Tennessee, where I live, there are 40 kindergarten sight words that kindergarteners need to master. A sight word is a word whose spelling is not always straightforward and memorizing sight words helps beginning … [Read more...] about Sight Word Practice Ideas For Beginning Readers
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Homeschool Reading Curriculum Made Easy
This year is very unique in that more parents than ever are working to homeschool their children. It is essential to discover learning tools to make this process easier and help you stay on track with curriculum goals. That is why I am very happy to introduce you to the sponsor of the post- Reading Eggs. Founded in 2008, they have a long track record of success in helping … [Read more...] about Homeschool Reading Curriculum Made Easy
How To Make Children Love Reading
Reading is a tremendously appealing, satisfying activity, and children will become hooked once the adults in their lives consistently build it into their daily schedules. The key for how to make children love reading, is getting children started in a consistent way and providing meaningful positive feedback. The following seven strategies will help even the most reluctant … [Read more...] about How To Make Children Love Reading
Reading Decoding Strategies May Help Your Child If Learning To Read Is A Struggle
Does your child struggle with learning to read? I am happy to have an expert with helpful advice for just that today. Dana Stahl, M.Ed. grew up with learning disabilities and became a learning specialist to help children with learning issues reach their social-emotional and academic potential. Stahl's practice, Educational Alternatives, LLC, focuses on educational advice, … [Read more...] about Reading Decoding Strategies May Help Your Child If Learning To Read Is A Struggle
Fun Kindergarten Sight Words Game Scavenger Search
Before my son entered Kindergarten I had no clue what sight words were. I had heard my other momma friends who have older elementary school age children talk about them but I always wondered "what are they talking about"? Well, when he went off to kindergarten, we got the list! You know what I'm talking about (if you have kindergarten or older kiddos). We got the kindergarten … [Read more...] about Fun Kindergarten Sight Words Game Scavenger Search
7 Book Club Guidelines For A Family Book Club
I love reading. I love that it can transport you to another world, help you understand technical details of subjects that you never knew about, or even help you empathize with characters that you meet in real life. Reading is great for developing your vocabulary and writing skills or just helping you relax on a rainy afternoon. My kids and husband love reading too. When they … [Read more...] about 7 Book Club Guidelines For A Family Book Club
Imaginative Story Books For Kids By BCR Fegan- Review And Giveaway
I love books and my love of books started when I was a child. I loved how they opened a portal into another world in which you saw other character's points of view and full stories. I think books are actually responsible for making me a very empathetic person. I have been reading to my children since they were born and now they read to themselves- huge thick books that I am … [Read more...] about Imaginative Story Books For Kids By BCR Fegan- Review And Giveaway