Reading

Say hello to learning how to teach high frequency words! These activities will help your child become a more fluent reader!

If you want to teach someone to read, you’ve definitely asked this question, “What are high frequency words?” Well, we’ve got the answer!

Encourage reading with a cozy, inviting, and tricked-out reading nook! This kids reading corner will be your child’s new favorite spot.

The End. Those are often the last words in a story. But should that be the end of reading? Not at all! Read on for post reading activities for students of all ages.

You’ve heard the term: guided reading.  Maybe you’ve even been asked to do it (even though you’re not 100% sure what it is).  Do you need some guidance on guided …

Going to the library is wonderful, but in an age where technology makes things so much more accessible, having an online reading library for homeschoolers is a must. Thankfully, LightSail offers a comprehensive online reading program just for homeschoolers!

Most 2nd graders have mastered the basics and are ready for chapter books.  Find your child’s perfect match with the best chapter books for second graders. 2nd Grade Recommended Chapter …

Need some literary inspiration to help your child jump into the school year with excitement? Try these fantastic books about back to school.

Help your preschooler and kindergarten students learn about words by discovering how to teach rhyming words so that they stick!

Does your child read aloud haltingly–a bit like a robot? Does he skip over words or miss the meaning in passages? He needs help improving reading fluency. Read on for some helpful reading fluency strategies.

You know the song: “A-B-C is easy as 1-2-3.” But teaching the ABCs?  Here’s the skinny on how to teach letters in a simple, fun, and memorable way. How to …

The best bedtime stories for children are ones that calm them down and make them happy. We’ve rounded up some of the best bedtime stories for children below! Bedtime stories …

Homeschooling is hard, but homeschooling with dyslexia is even more challenging. Thankfully, there is a homeschool dyslexia curriculum that can help. Homeschooling with Dyslexia My oldest son has dyslexia. He …

Have your children always been curious about life under the sea? This children’s book about ocean life is the perfect place to start! Underwater Photos Make Ocean Life Come Alive …

Teaching children to read is not easy. So, when there’s a kindergarten phonics app that can increase reading scores by 74%, it’s definitely worth trying! Teaching Phonics and Sight Words …

Want to spice up storytime with your kindergarteners? Check out this list of kindergarten read alouds that will keep them entertained and learning! Read Aloud Kindergarten read aloud books Reading …

Whether you’re teaching virtually, in class, or homeschooling, you’re going to want to learn more about Boom Cards! There are so many reasons that kids, teachers, and parents love these …

Find out all about the fish beneath the seas with a picture book that gives you a scuba diver’s view of ocean life! Ocean Education Before my high school chemistry …

Take a bite out of reading this summer (or fall, winter, or spring!) with these awesome shark books for kids! Books About Sharks Whether you’re getting ready to celebrate Shark …

The weather is getting warmer and with it comes the reemergence of bees in our garden. After the youngest screamed hysterically over a bee flying near her, I figured it …