When my oldest was 8 years old, I read Tom Sawyer to her. I had […]
5th and 6th Grade Reading Book List
If you want to build vocabulary and reading comprehension skills, classic literature is a great place to start. These books have stood the test of time and are written by gifted writers who know how to craft a sentence. You will find more complex vocabulary in classic books too!
1st Grade Read Alouds
The summer before my son started first grade, I hatched a plan. I scoured book lists and my local library to come up with a list of read alouds that would help my son be able to listen to chapter books read aloud.
More Challenging Literature Choices for a Younger Reader
Reading came easy to my oldest child. In an effort to seek to challenge my young reader, I researched classic books that would be appropriate for a younger reader.
Movies as Literature Curriculum Review
Movies as Literature is a different approach to literature reading and analysis. The curriculum is […]
Literature Analysis in Elementary School
Literature analysis doesn’t have to be restricted to high school and college classrooms. Analysis of […]
Literature with Doctor Who
I designed this literature study for my 6th and 8th grade boys who love Doctor […]
Combining Multiple Language Arts Resources into a Cohesive Plan
As eclectic homeschoolers, it is common for me to take bits and pieces of one […]
Classic Literature for Middle School
Back when I started homeschooling, we had a historical fiction reading emphasis. While that has […]
300 Picture Books to Read Aloud in Preschool and Kindergarten
When my daughter was young, I would grab some picture books off the library shelves […]