Literacy

Sight words. While there is disagreement on what should make up that list and at what level, we know that they are important to helping our emergent readers gain confidence, fluency, and comprehension. When students know the sight words, their cognitive energy is freed to tackle more challenging words. And since many do not follow the 'rules' of the English ...
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Poetry is fairly short and can be used as a gateway into a deeper conversation. In my homeschool, I like to read a poem each day at breakfast time. Usually, my kiddos aren't fidgety quite yet due to still being sleepy, their hands are busy munching on food, and it's a nice way to break into learning for the day ...
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Toddlers, Tots, and Littles Oh My!!! I hear you, the preschool/toddler age can be a rough season of life. If you homeschool with older kids, it can be hard to do with a preschooler running around. If you are struggling to educate them, because they don't seem interested or get bored easily, then welcome. I understand and empathize with you! ...
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Reading with my littles is my passion. I love seeing where their imagination takes them, what tickles their funny bones, and what inspires them. I love when they see themselves reflected in the stories and when their eyes are opened to others in the world around them. On March 2nd we teachers will celebrate all things related to reading during ...
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Preschoolers are like energetic sponges that usually can't focus for longer than 15 minutes at a time.  They don't adhere to a strict plan or routine. They don't care if you spent lots of money on an AMAZING Preschool curriculum. All they want to do is play, create, and be hands-on. They want to be involved, get your attention, and ...
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