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Apr. 22, 2019
3 Ways to Keep Track of and Distinguish Characters in Read-Alouds
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
Tagged Homeschooling, read-alouds, reading, Teaching Tips, tips
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Mar. 25, 2019
5 Reasons to Love Explode the Code Phonics Workbooks
"My son works ahead in Explode the Code because he enjoys the fun way of learning phonics!" Emily P. of Burnsville, MN This year, I am working through the Explode the Code workbook series for the third time, and we all agree: … Continue reading
Mar. 20, 2019
8 Places to Serve by Reading Aloud
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
Tagged ministry, reading, reading aloud, service, volunteer
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Feb. 22, 2019
2 Keys for Homeschooling a Delayed or Struggling Reader
One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is that kids can learn at their own pace. Those who excel in a subject can move ahead at breakneck speed, while those who struggle can slow things down to a manageable pace. … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, pace, reading, struggling reader, Teaching Tips, tips
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Feb. 13, 2019
7 Q&As for Homeschooling the Advanced Reader
Some children are advanced readers who excel at reading. Either they read naturally without a lot of instruction, or they learn it effortlessly after a few lessons and quickly zoom way ahead of grade level. If you have an advanced … Continue reading
Tagged advanced, gifted, Homeschooling, pace, reading, special needs, teaching
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Dec. 19, 2018
Fast and Easy Extension Ideas for The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children has always been a family favorite. We’re glad Sonlight includes this simple, heartwarming adventure in its Kindergarten program (also in History / Bible / Literature A). Expensive, complicated projects that require a lot of prep work or cost a … Continue reading
Tagged activities, extensions, hands on, HBL A, kindergarten, reading
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Nov. 23, 2018
Extension Activities for Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is one of the Read-Alouds from History / Bible / Literature A Intro to the World: Cultures. But it's more than that to me. It's a childhood favorite and one that I love introducing to my children each time one … Continue reading
