How to teach writing without using a formal curriculum is much easier than it sounds! The single most important thing to consider when teaching young kids to read and write is to keep it engaging. One way to keep writing engaging is relevancy. Give kids meaningful writing tasks or projects so kids get a better …
If your child is struggling with reading fluency this post is for you! Reading Fluency is made up of 4 parts: Speed Accuracy Prosody (expression) Comprehension Good fluency is big kid reading stuff. What I mean is fluent readers showcase YEARS of reading practice & instruction in flawless or nearly flawless oral reading. But how …
Reading strategies are tools you can use to help support early readers (grades K-3) overcome challenges or tools that help intermediate or advanced readers process what they’re reading with more depth (4+). Offering relevant & consistent support is the key to supporting struggling readers! Before we jump into support strategies let’s take a look at …
I am not sure if we are more excited to share this months book study theme… The Gingerbread Man or our cookie recipe (they turned out SO good)! Our holiday traditions have evolved over the years and now that my son is an avid reader we doing more book studies so this month we are …
It looks like we are going to try a safer-at-home halloween family celebration this year. We will be caring for my mom who is recovering from surgery and won’t be able to go out this year, even if it’s acceptable in our area. Care to join us? To set up your own Halloween at home …
What is Maker Monday? Maker is an educational Movement that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years for being a great collaborative way to solve problem-based or project-based learning challenges. It is closely related to STEM education and a fun way to practice grade level skills in a practical way. Start your own …
First up on our fall menu is… Pumpkin Spice Muffins! It’s FALL, our favorite time of year and that means it’s time to bake! What’s in our GF Pumpkin Spice Muffins? This post contains affiliate links. for more information please see my disclosure policy. We make a few modifications in our muffins to make these …
Creating a homeschool schedule that works for your family is not hard but it will take some trial & error. Create a system of how learning at-home will happen without over committing yourself (or you’ll get stressed & feel overwhelmed)! This fall a lot of families are being thrown into homeschooling as a better alternative …
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Do your kids go to summer camp? Two years ago we tried a DIY Summer Camp! I was looking for a camp that would be a good fit for my son and the only one I found in his age group was way too pricey. My son was still pretty young and I wasn’t sure …
Choosing Online Libraries & Apps Wow, what a month March has turned out to be. My heart goes out to all those affected by the CoronaVirus and I thought one thing I can do to help right now is to offer families an online resource list of the best online libraries and apps approved by …
