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Apr. 22, 2019

3 Ways to Keep Track of and Distinguish Characters in Read-Alouds

By Veronica Soto

A story is more than words on a page. It’s the voices of the characters that keep readers engaged and propel the unfolding of the plot. Sonlight is a literature-rich program, and as such, there dozens of story lines and … Continue reading →

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Oct. 19, 2018

5 Ways Read-Alouds Foster Mature Oral Communication Skills

By Erika Evans

My whole crew was sick with walking pneumonia and journeyed en masse to the doctor’s office. At the appointment, my six-year-old daughter and four-year-old son collectively informed the nurse that they felt feverish, fatigued, and as if they must gasp … Continue reading →

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Dec. 29, 2017

Seven Ways I Keep My Kids Focused During Reading

By Nicole Walter

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 →

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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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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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May. 3, 2017

Homeschooling the Struggling Reader

By Luke

My little sister loves reading. If she has some free time, she'll open a book. Reading is one of her favorite ways to pass the day. Me? Not so much. In fact, I read very few books every year. It's … Continue reading →

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