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12 Reading Fluency Activities to Fix Choppy Reading

January 12, 2021 by Lisa

It’s frustrating when our kids’ reading sounds choppy. By using these reading fluency activities at home, you will help your readers grow. They’ll feel confident in reading aloud, improve their comprehension, and make reading more enjoyable overall.

Filed Under: Early Literacy, Teaching Reading Tagged With: learn to read, Read Aloud, Readers' Theater, reading fluency, repeated readings, sight words

Our Favorite Graphic Novel Series for Kids

December 3, 2020 by Lisa

Whether or not you like graphic novels, chances are your kids will love them. Bird and Squirrel is our favorite graphic novel series for kids. You’ll love the animal characters and never get bored when you join them on their wild and crazy adventures.

Filed Under: Book Lists, Teaching Reading Tagged With: Bird and Squirrel series, Book series, graphic novels, Read Aloud

Fun Literacy Activities for Summer Road Trips

June 23, 2020 by Lisa

summer road trip literacy activities

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Summer road trips can be a bumpy ride. On an ideal trip, everyone is content, enjoying the sights, and getting along peacefully. If you’re worried that your trip will make you never […]

Filed Under: Family, Teaching Reading, Teaching Writing Tagged With: grammar, journaling, literacy games, Read Aloud, storytelling, summer learning, word games

The Easter Storybook: 40 Days to Show Kids Jesus

March 31, 2020 by Lisa

The Easter Storybook

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. Have you noticed how there’s a plethora of books for kids about Christmas? But where are all the […]

Filed Under: Language Arts, Reviews Tagged With: Easter, Holidays, Read Aloud, Religion

10 Family Dinner Table Activities to Enjoy Mealtimes

March 30, 2020 by Lisa

family dinner table activities

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. The current pandemic we’re facing means we’re spending more time than ever in the confines of our homes. With no after school activities and no opportunities to dine out, we’re gathering around […]

Filed Under: Family, Homeschool Challenges Tagged With: family meeting, family time, poetry, Read Aloud, Vocabulary

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