I’ve been fascinated by how children learn to read and write for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of students in the classroom—some who seemed to pick up reading effortlessly, and others who struggled despite their best efforts. Determined to support all learners better, I completed three specialized…
A Complete Learn-to-Write Program
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how passionate I am about helping little ones learn to read. Today, though, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at something just as important—and just as fun: learning to write! We put a lot of energy into teaching our kids to read (and…
Teach Kids to Spell with How Wee Write
Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (Spoiler: It can be fun!) We spend a lot of time talking about how to teach kids to read—and rightly so! But there’s another side of literacy that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Spelling! Let’s face it, spelling can be… tricky. English is full of…
Grades 4, 5, and 6 Math Curriculum
Earlier this week, I shared a behind-the-scenes look at my Grades 4–6 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m thrilled to switch gears and dive into something just as exciting—a Math Curriculum Review for Grades Four, Five, and Six! As I’ve mentioned just a few times before, I’m a big believer in quality over quantity. That belief is…
Grades 4, 5, and 6 Homeschool Literacy Curriculum
I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade Four, Five, and Six Homeschool Literacy Curriculum! If you caught last week’s blog post, you’ll remember we took a look at Grades 1 through 3. Well, I’m happy to report that my approach hasn’t changed as we move up in grades. I’m still…
Top 10 Online Math Games
I often get asked about online games and activities that support kids’ development, especially when it comes to math. Honestly, it’s a topic I hadn’t explored too deeply until recently. But as I’ve watched how quickly kids pick up on technology and how naturally they navigate screens, I started thinking: why not make some of…
Grade 1, 2 and 3 Math Curriculum Review
Earlier this week, I shared a look inside my Grades 1–3 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m excited to do the same—but this time, we’re diving into a Math Curriculum Review for Grades One, Two, and Three. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big believer in keeping things simple, meaningful, and—most importantly—doable. Around here, we always choose…
Grade 1 to 3 Literacy Curriculum Review
I’m so excited to walk you through what literacy looks like in my Grade One, Two, and Three Literacy Curriculum! If you haven’t heard already, I’m a big fan of keeping things simple, meaningful, and (most importantly) doable. Around here, we believe in quality or quantity! Learning should be joyful, not exhausting. So let me…
Homeschool Reading Curriculum Overview
I have something truly exciting to share with you… We now know exactly how to teach children to read! Yes, you read that right. And today, I will show you how to do it, too! As a Teacher and Certified Reading Specialist, I am going to help you understand how reading develops for children. We…
The Best Decodable Readers for Kids
Earlier this week, I shared some tips on how your child can master reading—and let’s be honest, teaching your child to read can feel a little overwhelming! You want to feel confident and for your child to feel successful. If you’ve started exploring how kids learn to read, chances are you’ve come across something called…