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Top 12 Posts of 2012

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{photo credit} As a new year begins, I thought it would be fun to look back over last year and recount some of the most popular posts from 2012.  Some of these are popular in terms of number of views and others are some of my personal favorites. 1 January Dressed for Snow Emergent Reader– This was my very first printable emergent…
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How to Plan for a Reluctant Reader

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Teaching reluctant readers can be like putting together a puzzle that’s missing several pieces.  And, if we’re honest, sometimes teaching them is like putting together a puzzle that’s missing the overall picture.  There are so many factors that can make readers reluctant, making it hard to plan for them.  In this post, I hope to provide you with resources for some of those missing puzzle pieces.  I pray…
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Sight Words You Can See {Review and Giveaway}

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The “Problem” with Sight Words Many children have problems with sight words, even if they know all their letters and sounds.  Sometimes, it’s a developmental thing; they just aren’t ready to move at the pace in which we’d like for them to learn.   Pat Cunningham also lists three “problems” with sight words, including: 1-most of them have no concrete meaning (For example, computer…
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Merry Christmas!

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I think this card about says it all.  I’m taking a blogging break this week to enjoy some extra time with the greatest blessings in my life. *     *     * On Monday, December 31st, I’ll be joining iHomeschool Network in a Homeschool Planning Link-up! My topic will be How to Plan for a Reluctant Reader. Merry Christmas! ~Becky

Phonics by The Book Unit 2, Lesson 3

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I’m excited to share with you the next lesson in my Phonics by The Book curriculum.  If you’re new to This Reading Mama, welcome! A big “THANK YOU” goes to Masaru of www.christiancliparts.net for drawing up 5 new pictures for this book! The lesson comes with a 5-day outline.  Feel free to pick and choose the activities you’d like to…
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