Picture Match ~ Free Interactive
Picture Match interactive at ReadWriteThink.org is a great way to work with phonics.
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10 Free Read Alouds ~ PreK–2
Reading aloud develops skills and creates a storehouse of knowledge — among other things. Our list.
10 Favorite How-Tos {2019–2020}
Ten favorite How-Tos from the archives: 1. Skill Subjects vs. Content Subjects {The Key to Simplifying} 2. Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way 3. Language Arts the Natural Way: Narrating 4. 14 Forms of…
7 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Children
Research indicates there is a great benefit in continuing to read aloud to our children long after they can read for themselves. 7 reasons you want to read aloud to your children.
5 Steps to Developing a Lifelong Learner
5 simple things to focus on when developing a lifelong learner who can learn anything for themselves!
Construct-A-Word Phonics Interactive {Free}
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 (flash required), an interactive at ReadWriteThink.org, provides an easy way for students…
10 Ways to Read More
If I want my children to love to read — they should see me reading! Here are 10 easy ways to read more.
9 Ways to Encourage a Lifelong Reading Habit
Updated studies show more promise in the area of reading. Here are 9 ways we can encourage a lifelong reading habit.
Classics in Words of One Syllable {Free eBooks}
Quality reading material for young readers. Public domain classics told in words of one syllable.
Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way
Simplify the process of teaching a child to read — try 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 choose books from a variety…
Alpha-Phonics Workbook {Free}
Alpha-Phonics workbook free. We make reading more complicated than it needs to be.
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Book Review
In a book review, a writer provides his own opinions, insights, and conclusions, without spoiling the plot for another reader.
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 Beechick. The Reading Handbook uses the same…
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. Gain and share knowledge. Build literacy. Brain development.…
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 isn’t twaddle! Reading-Literature: The Primer…