I've had a few mamas ask me lately about invented spelling and how exactly it works in practice. While I don't claim to have all the answers, I thought I'd take a moment to SHOW invented spelling in action via ALuv's writing. (I really wish I had this on video!!) There's a danger in doing this ... Read More about Invented Spelling in Action
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A Worksheet Makeover
I'm not a huge worksheet or workbook fan. A lot of it comes from studying Montessori, but also from observing kids complete them as a classroom teacher. The problem I have with worksheets is mainly two-fold: 1-they are typically unflexible and 2-they produce "cookie cutter" work. I have ... Read More about A Worksheet Makeover
More Butterfly Writing
As we're wrapping up our study on butterflies, I wanted to post a couple of ways we integrated writing into our unit. I have been SO proud of his attitude while writing lately. 1. Butterfly Life Cycle I read Becoming Butterflies by Anne Rockwell. This book tells about the life cycle of ... Read More about More Butterfly Writing
Comprehension Strategies: Reading Equals Thinking
Some readers can read with such beautiful expression and accuracy. It is absolutely breath-taking! But as the reader is asked questions about the text, he replies with, "I don't know" or "I don't remember". Many times when readers struggle to answer questions, they are simply lacking some ... Read More about Comprehension Strategies: Reading Equals Thinking
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