What We’re Listening To
Peter Pan (UNABRIDGED) by J.M. Barrie and Narrated by Jim Dale. We have actually purchased this one as while I do support LibiVox, sometimes the intros at the start of each chapter gets a little...
View ArticleTools to Teach Preschoolers and Kindergarteners to Read
She’s reading! That’s right; my daughter began reading about a month ago and it has opened up a whole new world for us as a family. Seriously, I finally feel like we can actually do this homeschooling...
View ArticleBooks We’re Reading
I absolutely love the blog, I Capture the Rowhouse, and Farrar’s frequent posts about what her family is reading inspired me to share similarly here.We read a lot and I really want a better way of...
View ArticleLearning to Write Essays Without Calling it an Essay
Years ago when I was a high school teacher, I discovered that children have a natural aversion to writing essays. They seem to freeze in fright with the mere mention of the word and the results very...
View ArticleELA Interactive Notebooks: A Photo Post
ELA Interactive Notebooks are my favorite. We use interactive notebooking for every subject as it helps with note taking and reviewing. While most combine Reading and Language into one notebook, we...
View ArticleTeaching Reading Comprehension
New YouTube video up on my channel. In it, I talk about teaching reading comprehension and what I do to ensure that my daughter is getting the whole picture when she reads. Check it out below: Tools...
View Article14 Recommendations to Use for Read Alouds
Read Alouds are all the rage in homeschooling circles, but the truth is that reading aloud to your children should be a priority even if your children attend school outside of the home. Many write off...
View ArticleThe Accidental Book: Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of the Fight for...
What began as an attempt to write a series of lesson plans for the WooJr.com ended with a full-on book for children and parents who are interested in learning and discussing about racism in this...
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