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Home School Blogger Spotlight: Ready. Set. Read!

Teaching a child how to read can be a daunting task. As a homeschooler and writer about homeschooling topics, one of the most popular questions behind teaching math is teaching how to teach a child to read. Many are intimidated by the task. It does not make things easier that a student is to reading as a leaf to the wind. I had one child who taught himself how to read, one who struggled and currently one who gravitates to numbers, and one more who can “read” her name at two. So where’s a homeschooling mom to turn for advice … Continue reading →

Four Blocks: Guided Reading

The Four Block Literacy Program is made of four blocks. The first block is Guided Reading. The purpose of Guided Reading is to teach and strengthen comprehension skills and strategies, to expose children to various types of literature, to establish background knowledge, language, and vocabulary, introduce students to the different elements of a story, and to encourage confidence and motivate students to students to read. Guided Reading begins in kindergarten and continues through the eighth grade. All children are being exposed to the same level of reading and receiving the same instruction during this block. During Guided Reading, the teacher … Continue reading →

Rediscover your local libraries – Four tips!

My co-blogger Miriam wrote a great post a while back about reading books on finances to keep you informed and motivated on your own personal financial journey. She wrote about specific books and a magazine that you can subscribe to, and I’ve found her information valuable. However, my book budget this month is zero. Well, I could probably squeeze out about $10.00, but basically I don’t have money to spend on books. What to do? Here’s my advice: Rediscover the libraries in your town. 1. We all know about the public library. Make sure you have a current library card … Continue reading →

Great Tips for Promoting Reading

Many children are simply not interested in reading only because they do not know how to let the mind get involved with the story. Although kids are interested in reading, some just find it hard. Today, a number of DVDs, videos, and movies have been made that actually encourage and promote reading. For starters, you can visit your local library where you will discover not only books but also a number of videos and DVDs that are the electronic representation of some of your child’s favorite books. That way, instead of reading words, the child can enjoy the same story … Continue reading →

You are fat and it’s your own fault!

“Each of us is responsible for how we look and feel. If you’re fat it’s your own fault; if you’re thin and fit it’s your own fault, too.” That is the thought of Steve Siebold, author of Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People. Siebold is an expert in the field of mental toughness and has worked with Fortune 500 companies, athletes and professionals to give them a sense of control over their thoughts and feelings in order to achieve excellence. He now has written a book on how one must have … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: April 14 – 20

Well, there was quite a bit going on this week and there’s even more ahead. From a rat to an earthquake that rattled windows and nerves in several states to 4/20 a day set aside by pot users as some sort of “holiday,” we’ve had some unusual and interesting topics to discuss. Follow Mary Ann’s mouse adventures here. Let’s wish her luck in showing her uninvited guest to the door! *Mary Ann covered 4/20 (the pot “holiday”) in order to inform, certainly not to endorse it. While we may not like hearing about such things, it is better to be … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review

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This has been a wonderful week in education. The week began with a discussion about the benefits of having a literacy leader and then topped off with articles about college, kindergarten, bus behavior, and organizational tips. If you missed an article this week, read below to see all of the issues discussed. Sunday, February 25 Literacy Leaders My district recently hired literacy leaders. The literacy leader at my school does a wonderful job. Having a literacy leader at your school can greatly benefit both teachers and students. Literacy leaders aid in instruction and help teachers identify areas of weakness. Schools … Continue reading →

Four Blocks Literacy Overview

Most schools adopt a literacy program that is hot at the moment. For example, when whole language programs hit the education trend, schools began having lessons where students were self-directed and spent much time in real reading and writing while the teachers were facilitators and provided a stimulating environment. When phonics programs hit the media, schools began having more structured programs with teacher-directed activities. These programs focused on one aspect of learning and one type of learner. The Four Blocks Literacy Program is different. It takes all learning types into consideration. As we know, not all students learn the same … Continue reading →