Sometimes, as a Mama, I do things just because I have always done them. Do you know what I mean? For example, my little ones have always had an early bedtime. I know in the back of my mind there are tons of benefits for this, but I haven’t really taken the time to research…
Tall, Small, and Fall Letters: Free Printable to Support Early Writing
Today, I want to share something super cute and educational, designed to support early writing and printing skills in children. And honestly, I didn’t quite get my fill of giving this holiday season, so I just had to do one more for all of you! The Tall, Small, and Fall Letters Activity Pack—I hope you…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
Let’s talk about one of the most common questions I get as a teacher (and homeschooling mom): “How do I actually teach my child to read?” For some kids, reading clicks into place like magic—easy peasy. And for others… well, let’s just say it’s more of a journey. And guess what? That’s 100% OKAY. I’m…
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…
Learning to Read with Word Families
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…
Free Printable Homeschool Planner | A Year at Home
It’s ready! It’s ready! My patient friends, thank you for waiting. Our annual, beautiful, FREE Printable Homeschool Planner is now available to you! Free Printable Homeschool Planner This resource is downloaded year after year and is always given to you as a gift from me. A little way for me to say, “Hey friend. I…
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…
Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers
If you’re just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term ‘decodable readers’ tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: “Hey… I can actually read this!” That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering…
Free Printable Alphabet Cards: Honey Bee Edition!
I am so excited to share today’s freebie with you. 🐝 These free printable alphabet cards are the absolute sweetest—and not just because they are honey bee-themed! There are so many fun ways you can learn and play with these alphabet cards. I share four of my favorites with you below, as well as a…
Cursive Writing Crafts & Activities for Kids
I am a big fan of teaching children how to write in cursive—and all of the fun cursive writing crafts and activities that go along with it! Whether or not you use cursive later in life, there are so many benefits to teaching children how to write in cursive. Did you know that writing in…