Sparking Curiosity and the Joy of Reading in My Kids
Nothing brings me more joy than sharing my love of reading with my children. I often say my kids can be anything they want but they must be readers. Whether you’re a parent, educator or book lover, we have the opportunity to spark curiosity and instill the joy of reading in the next generation. Here are a few of my favorite ways to integrate reading into the lives of my children.
The Red Breve
Dec 6, 2024
Sparking Curiosity and the Joy of Reading in My Kids
Nothing brings me more joy than sharing my love of reading with my children. I often say my kids can be anything they want but they must be readers. Whether you’re a parent, educator or book lover, we have the opportunity to spark curiosity and instill the joy of reading in the next generation. Here are a few of my favorite ways to integrate reading into the lives of my children.
Oct 24, 2024
Book Topics and Activities for Fall Reading Fun
Fall is all about brilliant colors, cooler weather and the excitement of autumn activities. It’s the perfect time to bring fun, seasonal books into your reading routine. Doing hands-on activities with the books can help young readers connect with the stories in meaningful ways, building literacy skills through play and creativity. Here are some seasonal topics and activities to inspire your reading sessions this harvest season!
Sep 25, 2024
From Uncertainty to Understanding: Uncovering the Logic of English
When I was first handed a copy of Uncovering the Logic of English by my principal when I started working at a new school, I had been a reading specialist for several years. To be honest, my initial reaction was to be a little insulted. I thought, "How could there be anything about the English language that I don’t already know?" But I was so wrong. By the halfway point of the book, I was in tears.
Aug 28, 2024
Back to School: Tips for Making This the Best Year Yet!
As the back-to-school season approaches, we have a few tips to help ensure educators and homeschooling families are well-prepared, making this the best year yet. We have advice to help prepare for the year through practice, planning and preparation in LOE fashion.
Aug 8, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Handwriting: Integrating Writing Skills Into Early Literacy Instruction
In a world dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. In the United States, the struggle with literacy is widespread. The decline in handwriting instruction only adds to the challenge, leaving many children needing more intervention for fundamental skills. Let's explore the importance of handwriting and discover practical methods to make learning handwriting enjoyable.
Jul 24, 2024
5 Strategies to Empower Discouraged Readers
Are you determined to unlock the doors to reading success for striving readers? We will explore five powerful strategies to transform discouraged readers into confident learners. From decoding high-frequency words to mastering the rules of silent E, these five techniques are designed to help students discover the joy of reading.
Apr 17, 2024
Summer Reading Activities: Fun in the Sun with Literacy!
Are you looking for fun ways to practice reading and writing skills over the summer? Although reading books is always great, here are some more active ways to engage your students in literacy over the summer.
Apr 4, 2024
Fun Ways to Build Kinesthetic Awareness: Unlocking the Power of Kinesthetic Awareness in Phonemic Sensitivity
Are you looking for engaging ways to build kinesthetic awareness of sounds in learners? Here are a few fun activities to foster kinesthetic awareness of sounds, empowering learners to distinguish and produce sounds correctly and confidently.
Mar 12, 2024
Misconceptions About the English Language: How We Can Provide a More Complete Picture
Learning a more complete set of basic phonograms and learning accurate spelling rules is the most efficient route to mastering English. Instead of leaving so many exceptions, we have the tools to decode 98% of English words.
Dec 27, 2023
Beyond the Drill: Fun and Creative Phonogram Practice at Home
Whether you are teaching your child from home or supporting classroom instruction, consistent practice with a playful approach can be a highly effective way for students to internalize phonogram knowledge that allows them to fully unlock the written English language.
Nov 16, 2023
A Guiding Light in Early Education: Logic of English Foundations
Our journey with Logic of English Foundations has been nothing short of transformative. It transcended its role as an academic tool, fostering family bonding and turning each lesson into a shared adventure and each accomplishment into collective joy.
Oct 20, 2023
What is the Science of Reading?
The Science of Reading is a body of research that has been gathered for decades that sheds light on how people learn to read. This research focuses on the whys and hows of reading in the brain and how pathways are formed in the brain for fluent, successful reading.