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Jan. 15, 2022
Reading Aloud Without Squashing the Life out of Your Lively Child
By Deana Wood
He bounces out of bed like a pogo stick, dashes outside to jump on the trampoline, eats breakfast while hanging upside down from the bar stool asking a minimum of 523 questions, and then—just when you think he’s worn out—he races … Continue reading →
Jan. 14, 2022
Teaching Young Children How to Listen to Read-Alouds
While many children seem to naturally understand the skills that go along with listening to stories, it is not a skill that all children intuitively learn. Since Sonlight is a literature-rich program, developing listening skills is as important as developing … Continue reading →
Feb. 12, 2020
25 Ways to Satisfy the Wiggle Worm Urge During Read-Alouds
By Katy Crisp
If I told you my children were always perfectly still, quiet, and attentive during our Read-Alouds, I would be lying. Don’t get me wrong. My children thoroughly enjoy reading time, so it’s not a lack of interest that distracts them … Continue reading →
Dec. 29, 2017
Seven Ways I Keep My Kids Focused During Reading
Are you a mom whose children struggle to sit still during school? Has that made you afraid to use a curriculum that requires a large amount of reading? Well, you’re not the only one. Keeping my kids focused during reading … Continue reading →
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Nov. 27, 2017
12 Quiet Read-Aloud Activities for Kids
By Gina Munsey
Read-alouds are one of the pillars of a literature-based education. But what happens when no one really settles down when you start reading? If you’ve ever interrupted a read-aloud with the words, “Sit still!”, this list is for you. Keeping … Continue reading →
