Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (and how to make it 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…
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 in children. We…
Learning to Read with Word Families
I’ve been fascinated by the journey of learning 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 better support all learners, I completed three…
20 of the Best Educational Preschool Songs
Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. It captures children’s attention, makes learning fun, and helps reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. Whether you’re a teacher looking to add some fun to your classroom activities or a parent seeking to support your child’s development at home, incorporating some educational preschool songs is…
Preschool Card Games: ABC Go Fish!
Get ready for the very best of the best preschool card games! When my little ones are about 3 or so, they start joining in on some of the board game and card game fun that happens around here (oh yes, it’s a wild home we have, friends!). I really do love card games for…
The Everything Kindergarten Bundle
If you’ve ever wished someone would bundle up a beautiful, playful, actually doable year of kindergarten and hand it to you with a bow… well, friend, today is your day! The Everything Kindergarten Bundle truly has everything you need to create a magical, memorable, and educational year at home. From literacy and numeracy to art…
Letter Sound Games for Preschoolers | Free Printable
Teaching our young children is a very exciting time, though it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to discern exactly what, when, and how to teach a preschooler—especially when it comes to teaching letter sounds. But let me tell you this: the…
Grade 7 & 8 Literacy Curriculum Overview
I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade 7 and 8 Literacy Curriculum! Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve explored Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6, and now it’s time to step into Grades 7-8. While the topics and skills continue to grow alongside our learners, my approach stays exactly the…
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 doesn’t change as we move up in grades. I’m still…
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 over quantity! Learning should be joyful, not exhausting. So let me…
