Tag Archives: reading aloud

Mar. 1, 2021

How to Talk to Kids About Books You Haven’t Read

A fellow Sonlighter recently asked about her children's habit of reading ahead of the Sonlight schedule. “How can I test my children’s comprehension when they are reading ahead of the IG? Do I need to cover each discussion question to … Continue reading →

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Feb. 12, 2021

Why I made John cry ... and 2 more reasons to read out loud

By Sarita

Have you ever read Charlotte's Web … and not cried at the end? When you're reading out loud with your children, I think those tears could be a gift. Sometimes we think books can "only" help kids develop critical thinking … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Nov. 1, 2019

12 Lavishly Illustrated Picture Books for the Family Coffee Table

By Sonlight

These twelve books prove that you are never too old for a good picture book. Children, teens, and adults alike will savor both the lavish illustrations and delightful stories in this collection of non-fiction, biographies, and fiction. Use the strewing … Continue reading →

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Aug. 5, 2019

Simple Steps for Reading Aloud to Your Baby

By Laura Booz

Sonlight curriculum begins with a delightful Preschool program for children ages three to four. It’s packed with fiction, fairy tales, and fun that you read aloud to your child. Of course, you can begin reading aloud long before preschool. In … Continue reading →

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Jun. 28, 2019

How To Turn Any Sonlight Read-Aloud Into STEAM Gold

By Heather Mills Schwarzen

STEAM is all the rage in education circles, and it’s easy to see why. Making science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) meaningful opens doors to a deeper understanding of key topics and even career options that might otherwise fly … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2019

8 Places to Serve by Reading Aloud

By Erika Evans

We’ve all had those days. Dragging ourselves out of bed on too little sleep, only to find spit up on the floor, lukewarm coffee, and a laundry pile that has transformed into Mount Everest overnight. Oh, this is the glamorous … Continue reading →

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