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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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Feb. 26, 2013

Math Facts Forwards and Backwards

By Karla

"Let me do the multiplication part," she says. "I love multiplication!" We're currently learning about fractions and decimals and percents. Becky has auditory processing delays so she can't remember all the steps or formulas involved in solving the problems. Every … Continue reading →

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Sep. 17, 2012

How Reading Aloud Instills a Love of Books

By Luke

Hearing mostly Sonlight titles as a child gave me the impression that only great books were published. But after experiencing the wasteland of public high school literature, it no longer surprises me when a student from that world tells me … Continue reading →

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Aug. 23, 2011

Just Average

By Karla

Uh-oh. I've caught myself doing it again. Comparing my kids to other people's kids. You would think I should know better by now. I remember worrying when my baby didn't walk as soon as "most" babies. I worried when my … Continue reading →

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