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The Struggling Reader {Review and Giveaway}

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This post may contain affiliate links.  To read more about this, please see my disclosure policy. A couple of years ago, I attended a homeschool convention and was disappointed at a few of the vendors’ products on teaching reading {and writing}. Their “research-based” theories and practices were anything BUT based on solid reading research.  I left feeling frustrated and even wrote a…
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Before They Read: Introducing Words {Part 2}

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Last week, we explored activating prior knowledge with reading. Today, we’re going to explore introducing vocabulary words to readers to help them better engage with reading.   In Part 1 of this 2-part post, I focused mainly on tapping into prior knowledge before and during reading to help with comprehension. Today, I want to focus on introducing words. The two…
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After School Link-Up

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This week, 25+ bloggers from Kid Blogger Network are focusing on ways to keep learning alive this summer {a Top 10 Series}.  So, with that on my mind, I wanted to feature a few of my favorite learning activities for summertime from last week’s link up. Summer Learning Board from The Educators’ Spin on It 25+ Summer Play Recipes from…
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Curriculum Clean-OUT! 72 Kindergarten Independent Readers {Giveaway}

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I’m joining Homeschool Creations as we Clean-OUT and give away, helping our used curriculum find a new home.  I spent some quality time in our attic this weekend, finding something I think you’ll like; especially if your child is just beginning to read… I’m giving away not one, but TWO sets of 72 Kindergarten Independent Readers! In the set, there are: 1. Scott…
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Top 10 Ways to Keep Kids Reading and Writing This Summer

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This week, I’m so excited to join 25+ other bloggers from Kid Blogger Network as we post our Top 10 Ways to keep kids learning while school’s out!  Please click HERE to see all the topics or follow along on our School’s Out Pinterest Board. A few years ago {in my “former life” as a classroom teacher}, I was shocked…
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