Reading

It doesn’t matter what subject you’re teaching, these five hands-on activities can be adapted to teach any skill or lesson! Get ideas here!

A great book is a great story, and a great story makes for a great movie. So which books-turned-movies are best for kids? Check out this list of the best kids’ books that are movies too!

Looking for the best books for 8th grade? Check out our reading list for 8th graders and start on an epic middle school reading adventure!

Looking for the best chapter books for 3rd grade? Check out this list of classic favorites and new must-reads that are perfect for all kids!

What books should students in 10th grade read? Check out this reading list for 10th graders to get started reading classics & contemporaries!

Dividing words into syllables is a game-changing decoding strategy.  If you know how to teach syllables, you can take a beginning reader from “fab” to “fabulous” in no time!

Has your child hit a bump on the road to reading? Learn how to teach letter sounds to struggling students.

Are you or your students struggling with how to take notes in class? Check out these easy methods that will make note taking and studying easier!

Do you want to integrate your teaching around a central theme?  Then you want a unit study. Here’s how to create one!

With so many (SO MANY!) homeschool curriculums to choose from, it can be challenging to know which ones are going to work best for you and your family.

Reading doesn’t have to be a strictly solitary activity. Discuss the big ideas, share experiences, and develop comprehension when you learn how to create a book study.

Book reports are a curriculum mainstay, but their format is a bit tired.  Spice up your assignment with these creative book report ideas!

Your student is now ready to read sentences. Now it’s time to teach Inferencing! Here is all you need to know about how to teach inferencing.

Break out those picture books! It’s time to teach inferencing! These picture books to teach inferencing are our favorites!

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!