Learning -AT words in kindergarten is often one of the very first steps in a reading program. Young readers are just beginning to blend letter sounds…and suddenly they see that all those letters actually do make words that they can read! This can be a very exciting time for kindergarten students to start building confidence…
Looking for the perfect chapter book series for your 3rd grader? There are so many great series out there for early readers! Your book list probably already includes some great books though. There are the classic books, such as The Boxcar Children and everything written by Roald Dahl. And then the more modern, popular books…
Closed syllable words were one of the biggest discoveries of my early years of homeschooling. You see, the box curriculum I chose for my first child included an intense year of phonics for first grade. She was learning a new phonogram (/ai/, /ea/, /ou/) almost every day! But in 2nd grade, there was no formal…
Pre-reading activities are some of the most important things you can do as a parent to help your child succeed. Studies have shown that students’ prior knowledge coming into reading does make a huge difference. But unfortunately, pre-reading activities are also some of the worst things you can do when it comes to preparing a…
Are you looking for the very best 4th grade read-alouds for your homeschool or classroom library? This book list is jam-packed with the best 4th grade books you’re going to find this school year! Your fourth graders are likely very ready to move past the picture books of last year and into more complex chapter…