Why You Should Use VAKT: Multisensory Method for Teaching
Learn why you should use VAKT and how exactly to do so to teach children new concepts, from letters to numbers. Here is another post from our literacy specialist, Sue. …
Education
Find information on schooling concerns and decisions and learning development information. Get ideas on how to teach and instill a love of reading and find great book lists for whatever stage of reader your child is at (even baby board books!).
Phonics: To “B” or not to “Bu” that is the question!
Did you realize many children are incorrectly taught the sounds letters make–especially consonants? Read this to learn how to correctly teach phonics to your kids. A little more than a …
Teaching Children: Whose Job Is It?
While it is tempting to blame others when our kids don’t know something, it is really OUR job to teach OUR kids. There seems to be a large portion of …
The Purpose of Structured Learning at Home (and how to do it)
You want to do structured learning time at home with your kiddos despite the fact that life teaches so much. Here is why and how to do it. In this …
This One Simple Thing Will Turn Your Kids Into Readers
Do you want to turn your little one into an avid reader? Follow this simple trick to turn your kids into readers. I think I know a book is a …
Why The Read-Aloud Handbook is a Must-Read
The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease is a must-read for all parents and teachers. Find out why in this post. Are you ready for some gushing? I don’t know that …
Is My Little One Ready for Kindergarten?
Helpful lists to look at to help you decide if your little one might be ready for kindergarten and why we sent our son on time. My oldest child, Brayden, …