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75 Classic Books We Shouldn’t Neglect In A Child’s Reading Repertoire

January 7, 2019 By Jacqueline

Updated 1/2019.

Having been a child myself in the early 50s, there are classic books I feel should never be neglected in a child’s reading repertoire.

With the exception of a handful I did not list here, these were the stuff of our children’s early homeschool reading aloud experience. They are all still around and available today because they strike a chord in all who read them – parent and child alike.

They set an enriching foundation in the heart and mind of children age 2 through 7 or 8. In my opinion, reading aloud should continue even after a child has mastered reading on his or her own and beyond.

Parent – be honest – you’ve only got so much time for reading aloud with your children! The last thing you want to do is choose a dud. If you are new to this, I hope this reading list makes the choosing easier and provides many delightful reading hours for you and your child! Enjoy!

Download the printable PDF here: “100 Whole-Hearted Books to Take Back the Culture.”

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10 Favorite STEM/Educational Gift Ideas For Students

November 20, 2018 By Jacqueline

[Juno from Homeschooling Along gives helpful first-hand insight into these fantastic learning games. From our homeschool years of experience, games are one of the best ways to engage in almost effortless learning!]

It’s hard to believe the month of November is already coming to an end which means the Holiday Season is right around the corner. Although I might be a procrastinator in many things, Christmas shopping (or decorating) isn’t one of them. Between beating the holiday rush and the shortage of items I make it my mission to finish my list before it’s too late!!…

Cursive: Reasons It Is Still Relevant Today & the Science Behind It

November 10, 2018 By Jacqueline

Cursive: Reasons It Should Be Taught Today & the Science Behind It

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When I was in first grade, Mrs. Scherger, my soon-to-be 2nd grade teacher told me, “Here at Trinity, we learn cursive in 2nd grade, so starting next year, you’ll be able to read anything written by anyone, even the Constitution.” That was an exciting, mysterious prospect to me because at that time all I knew was the print in my readers.

Now, under the Common Core State Standards Initiative for “best educational practices”, it states that “cursive is no longer required to be taught” and instead will be replaced by keyboarding.
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Dyslexia Games: Success For Kids Who Confuse Letters!

November 5, 2018 By Jacqueline

(The workbook on the right is from Series C, one of the more advanced books)

Dyslexia Games has been successful in helping so many who have struggled with dyslexia, so I want to spread the word!

The Giveaway is over!

You can still get the dyslexia coupon code and ebook here.

You can use this coupon code for 25% Off Anything on the Dyslexia Games website AND Thinking Tree PDF Fun-Schooling Curriculum….

Dyslexia Games Giveaway! Extraordinary Help For Extraordinary Minds

November 4, 2018 By Jacqueline

Here is the giveaway I promised in the Dyslexia Games: Success For Kids Who Confuse Letters! post Monday.

We have TWO amazing resources for you. Even if your children (or you!) DON’T struggle with dyslexia, these books are great mind games. We can all use more brain power!

You can get a coupon code & ebook, AND you can enter our giveaway contest to win some of these great books! Be sure to get the code/ebook and enter the contest. Ends 11/17.

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Are You a Boy-Mom? 9 Helpful Things We Can Learn About Our Sons

October 6, 2018 By Jacqueline

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I share another important post by homeschool mom Michelle Caskey (with permission) because we both want to encourage and inspire you as you learn to relate to your boys.

Contrary to popular opinion in our modern society, boys think, see, hear and process very differently than girls. This isn’t to say that men are better than women or vice versa. Just different. And we would be wise to recognize these differences and to celebrate them rather than trying to pretend that they aren’t there or trying to make them go away….