Reading

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.

Vowels are the mainstay of any language; they are the sounds you sing in words. To teach a child to read, you need to know how to teach vowels.

Knowing how to teach CVC words can mean the difference between students grasping the concept quickly or needing extra time. Here’s how!

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 …

Imagine a homeschooling program that used AI technology to assign students their work based on where they are? A program that grows with them and adapts to their understanding and …

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 …

Boom cards? They’re not just fun, they’re also great teaching and review tools! Learn more about using Boom cards for ELA! This article contains affiliate links to products that may …

Letter reversals can be a struggle for some children. Though it can be troubling for parents and teachers, it’s not necessarily cause for alarm. Letter reversals aren’t uncommon in children …

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 …

Starting a unit on our prehistoric pals in your preschool class? Try incorporating this big book of dinosaurs into your lessons for those early readers of yours!  Book of dinosaurs …

If your young boys are anything like mine were when they were young, they will LOVE this book of tools! This tool book is a preschool printable for early readers. …

FREE Printable Book BINGO Reading Game I am always searching for ways to make reading more interesting, more exciting, more fun, more engaging for my kids. My youngest two are amazing readers – great …

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and it’s the perfect time to start planning for fun on this wonderfully whimsical holiday. What better way to start off the celebration …

Between school, working, gift buying, and all of the other responsibilities during the holiday season, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday. ​ Thankfully, this Book-a-Day …

Reading is one of the most important things that you can begin teaching your children. Literacy is important for learning in every topic imaginable, so starting young and remaining consistent …

Boats, trains, planes, and automobiles – no matter what the mode of transportation, kids are inherently fascinated by it! I’ve been exploring some wonderful books about boats for kids after …