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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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May. 3, 2017

Choose the Most Enjoyable Way to Homeschool: Reading Great Books

By Sonlight

Although books are far more memorable than textbooks, no one would claim that the whole point of reading is to improve your memory for facts. That would be ridiculous. We read because reading is enjoyable! I would rather read something … 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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May. 1, 2017

Six Types of Children's Books for a Beautiful Home Library

By Sonlight

I once found a quote I liked by Jim Rhoan (I don’t know who he is—just found this quote somewhere). He said, “Poor people have big TVs; rich people have big libraries.” I don’t know if that is completely true, … Continue reading →

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