Teaching phonics to preschoolers: are they ready? That’s not a “one size” answer. (Sorry.) Whether your preschooler is ready to learn how to read or not will depend on a few key signs. But first let’s define phonics for the sake of this post. Phonics, simply defined, is the relationship between the written letter and the audible sound made by one or more letters. “Phonics” can also refer to the …
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Our Alphabetical Middle Grades Read-Aloud Challenge
*This post contains affiliate links.* Reading By the Letter: Our Alphabetical Middle Grades Read-Aloud Challenge I love books. I’ve tried to pass on my love of books to my children, and one of the ways I’ve tried to do that is by reading to my kids. I love reading to them and even though they’ve grown up quite a bit now (and one of them is about to be 18!) …
Summer Reading Round-Up
Summer reading round-up! Any time is a good time to read a book! But there are few times better than on a hot summer afternoon, relaxing with a book and a cold, iced drink. I’ve been a busy reader this summer! Well, compared to my reading record lately. One of my goals for this more intentional, more relaxed summer is to read more books. I’m currently finishing up the Narnia …