Are you looking for a grammar curriculum that isn’t boring? Would you like an inclusive language arts program that is literature-based? Just ready for something new? That’s where my girls were a couple of months ago when I contacted Dr. Melanie Wilson, the author of Grammar Galaxy. At the time, the girls were really struggling…
Did you know that comic books are some of the best books you can have your child read to increase vocabulary? It’s true. Of all the books in the world, comic books actually introduce more rare words per 1,000 than children’s books, preschool books and even adult books! Although I’m as shocked as anyone to…
Do you know what books are the best choices for your children? Do you know where to find the best books or which books your kids might like most based on their reading level and interest? This Spring I am once again preparing my reading lists for the girls and seeing that Peanut has already exhausted…
Recently, my two daughters and I have been enjoying several wordless picture books put out by Candlewick Press. They have loved them, and I never realized just how many uses there are for wordless picture books. Benefits of Wordless Picture Books Wordless books build reading comprehension skills even before a child can actually read words. Wordless books…
Last year I shared with you an Ultimate Guide to 5 Star Books for Kindergartners by Reading Level as I prepared for Peanut’s Kindergarten/First Grade year. This year, as I now prepare for her First/Second grade year (I’m always preparing for the next year while teaching the current so I can enjoy my summer) I am…
A Little Background Last year we began using Phonics Pathways by Dolores G. Hiskes to teach Peanut how to read since Cathy Duffy’s review spoke so highly of the program, especially for someone wanting a complete phonics program on a budget. However, it quickly became apparent that Phonics Pathways was NOT a good fit for her at the…
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