One of the ways to approach phonics recommended by Ruth Beechick is to have the student learn just a few sounds, then add a letter and blend. Construct-A-Word, an interactive at ReadWriteThink.org, … [Read more...] about Construct-A-Word Phonics Interactive {Free}
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10 Ways to Read More
We teach more by what we do than by what we say. Therefore, if I want my children to love to read -- they should see me reading! Besides, I still have a lot to learn. Here are 10 easy ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Read More
9 Ways to Encourage a Lifelong Reading Habit
Back in 2007, a National Endowment of the Arts report showed that fewer people read. Americans in almost every demographic group were reading fiction, poetry, and drama—and books in general—at … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Encourage a Lifelong Reading Habit
Classics in Words of One Syllable {Free eBooks}
If you are looking for quality reading material for your young reader, you may appreciate these free public domain classics told in words of one syllable. There are several reasons to have our … [Read more...] about Classics in Words of One Syllable {Free eBooks}
Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way
Teaching a child to read is one of the areas that we tend to make more complicated than it needs to be. One easy solution is to simply teach a child to read in a natural way. Frequently, many of our … [Read more...] about Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way
2016 Summer Reading Challenge
Summer is in full swing. It's time to break out the books! Reading during the summer is one easy summer learning strategy. Ready to make it fun? Try our 2016 Summer Reading Challenge. Readers can … [Read more...] about 2016 Summer Reading Challenge
Alpha-Phonics Workbook {Free}
Homeschool moms sometimes fret over the subject of reading. This is rather humorous if you think about it -- you do know how to read, right? There really is nothing more natural than teaching a child … [Read more...] about Alpha-Phonics Workbook {Free}
How to Use Noah Webster’s Reading Handbook
Noah Webster's Reading Handbook published by Christian Liberty Press is a great inexpensive option for those who feel they need more guidance than is offered in A Home Start in Reading by Ruth … [Read more...] about How to Use Noah Webster’s Reading Handbook
Why Read Aloud? {Free Poster}
Here is one to hang up somewhere in full view. ReadAloud.org offers six reasons to read aloud to your children in this free infographic download: Language development. Instill a love of reading. … [Read more...] about Why Read Aloud? {Free Poster}
Reading-Literature: The Primer {Free eBook}
As our young children learn to read, we often find ourselves scampering about for material that is easy enough for them to read, but at the same time is interesting, will hold their attention and … [Read more...] about Reading-Literature: The Primer {Free eBook}
