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Oct. 19, 2018
5 Ways Read-Alouds Foster Mature Oral Communication Skills
My whole crew was sick with walking pneumonia and journeyed en masse to the doctor’s office. At the appointment, my six-year-old daughter and four-year-old son collectively informed the nurse that they felt feverish, fatigued, and as if they must gasp … Continue reading
Tagged books, language arts, oral communication, read-alouds, reading, speaking, speech, vocabulary
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Nov. 15, 2017
Teaching Our Children to Learn From Mistakes with Read-Alouds
Sonlight Read-Alouds give students a breadth and depth of knowledge—of world changers and famous stories, of poems and important events. This foundation of cultural literacy comes easily and pleasantly through reading and discussing great books. Reading great books also increases connection … Continue reading
Tagged learning, mistakes, read-alouds, Sonlight
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Aug. 25, 2017
4 Reasons to Finish a Read-Aloud You Don't Like
It can be a shock when, a few chapters into a book, you and your children are yawning as the pages turn. Maybe the story moves slowly or the vocabulary seems over your children's heads. You wonder, "What is wrong … Continue reading
Tagged homeschool, read-alouds, reading, Teaching Tips
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May. 3, 2017
Homeschooling the Struggling Reader
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
Apr. 12, 2017
Four Myths About Teaching Writing in Your Homeschool
How do we teach our kids to write well without killing their joy in the process? Beware these four myths about teaching writing that can frustrate our kids and keep them from loving to write. Myth #1: Good readers make good … Continue reading
