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Spelling Help: 5 Reasons Kids Misspell Words is from Becky of This Reading Mama: There’s no question about it. Spelling is tough for many kids. (Spelling is even tough for some adults.) There are many reasons kids misspell words, but today I want to explore just five of them. Spelling Help: 5 Reasons Kids Misspell Words 1. Spelling is much… Read More
Fun Grocery Store Learning Activities: 25+ Things Kids Can Learn from the Grocery Store was written by contributing writer Becky from This Reading Mama. When I had children, I began viewing my trips to the grocery store in a whole new light. I realized that the grocery store could actually be educational – a built in weekly field trips of sorts full of grocery store learning… Read More
Teaching Young Readers How to Summarize is written by contributing writer Becky from This Reading Mama. Summarizing is an important life skill. When I ask a friend to tell me about the new book she just read, I expect that she’ll give me the highlights; not every small detail. When my husband asks me how my day went with the kids, he… Read More
The following post is from Becky of This Reading Mama: While we are very blessed to have a beautiful schoolroom in our house, my kids will tell you that the most meaningful learning experiences for them have not happened at their school desk. Even as a former classroom teacher, the best memories I have are those spent on a field… Read More
The following post is from Becky of This Reading Mama: *I do not claim to be a counselor or an expert on anxiety. While I will share tips that have helped us, you need to find what works for you and your child. If you resonate with this article, I would also advise you to seek professional help. You will… Read More
The following post is from Becky of This Reading Mama: Homeschooling has been such a blessing for our family. Although I never thought homeschooling would be an option for me, God had other plans. On the flip side, homeschooling has its challenges. And some days, it seems the challenges out weigh the joys. On such a recent day, the kids were… Read More