Category Archives: Reading and Literature

Nov. 15, 2017

Teaching Our Children to Learn From Mistakes with Read-Alouds

By Sonlight

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

By Deana Wood

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 →

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Aug. 25, 2017

4 Reasons to Finish a Read-Aloud You Don't Like

By MJ Sherwood

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 →

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Aug. 14, 2017

3 Ways Biographies Enlighten Your Children

By Gina Munsey

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

By Gina Munsey

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 →

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Jun. 23, 2017

3 Brilliant Ways to Foster a Love for Reading in the First Five Years

By Amber Smith

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 →

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May. 12, 2017

When Kids Still Struggle With Reading Even in a Print-Rich Home

By Sarita

If the ability to read is so important, what do we do when our children just aren't learning to read well? What if we fill our houses with books and read aloud daily ... and they still struggle? Are our … Continue reading →

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