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Nov. 15, 2017
Teaching Our Children to Learn From Mistakes with Read-Alouds
Sonlight Read-Alouds give students a breadth and depth of knowledge—of world changers and famous stories, of poems and important events. This foundation of cultural literacy comes easily and pleasantly through reading and discussing great books. Reading great books also increases connection … Continue reading
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Oct. 20, 2017
How to Drop Everything & Read: A Guide for Homeschoolers
I still remember sitting at my desk in my elementary classroom, glancing at the clock every few seconds, counting down the seconds to that special time of day—that absolutely glorious D.E.A.R. time, short for Drop Everything And Read. It was … Continue reading
Tagged DEAR, homeschool, reading, recreational
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Aug. 25, 2017
4 Reasons to Finish a Read-Aloud You Don't Like
It can be a shock when, a few chapters into a book, you and your children are yawning as the pages turn. Maybe the story moves slowly or the vocabulary seems over your children's heads. You wonder, "What is wrong … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, read-alouds, reading, Teaching Tips
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Aug. 14, 2017
3 Ways Biographies Enlighten Your Children
Biographies are a poignant educational tool, able to leave a lifelong impact. But why exactly does it matter that a literature-based curriculum incorporates biographies rather than simply using textbooks alone? How do biographies enlighten your children on their adventure of … Continue reading
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Jul. 3, 2017
5 Reasons to Read Books with Difficult Topics
As far back as I can remember, I was one of those voracious readers who read everything: the publisher’s mailing address printed in the beginning of books the ISBN numbers every foreword and epilogue—yes, even the appendices the writing on … Continue reading
Tagged difficult, Homeschooling, parenting, reading, worldview
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Jun. 23, 2017
3 Brilliant Ways to Foster a Love for Reading in the First Five Years
My husband and I always wanted a big family. We also decided early on that we wanted to homeschool. When we had five kids in five years and things got a little bleary, we were intentional about at least one thing: We … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, preschool, preschoolers, reading, wrad
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