If you have ever nosed around Family Faith and Fridays before you already know that I am a big believer in Summer School. Yes, I was one of those public schoolers who forgot everything I learned because of that May-August summer break. You want to know why schools review for the first 8 weeks of … Read more
Harry S. Truman once said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” We all want our children to become strong leaders, but what if you have a child who would rather eat Brussels sprouts than get anywhere near a book? If you’re like me and have a child who would rather eat … Read more
Why not include literature units in your homeschool? There are many ways to study literature. In this guest post, find 5 different styles.
Readers often feel like blank slates waiting for the story to communicate its plot, themes, and purpose to them. They see reading as interpreting words on paper, and the story as a one-way communication of author to reader. Authorial intent is very important, but young readers need to be encouraged to interpret the narrative in a personal … Read more
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