owing it back to an essential truth from the archives: the goal shouldn't just be teaching a child to read, but teaching them to become a reader. 📚 Excerpt: Reading encompasses far more than just finishing a story in a school textbook—it opens up a lifelong world of imagination, learning, and growth. Taking time to cultivate a genuine love for books is one of the greatest gifts we can ever pass down to the next generation. Looking back on these thoughts from 2007 reminds me of how timeless that mission truly is!
Throwback Thursday: The Importance of Reading
From a reluctant six-year-old to a lifelong reader, I discovered that reading is the great equalizer and the essential foundation for every hobby and adventure.
My Reading List for 2014
One of the things I'm doing more this year is reading. Growing up I was a reader. I would devour anything in sight. Reading didn't come easily for me at first. By third grade I was an avid reader. By upper elementary school I usually had 3 or 4 books I was reading. All of … Continue reading My Reading List for 2014
Theme for 2014: Back to the Basics
Well January is almost over and I haven't even gotten around to posting this year's them. My theme for 2014 is "Back to Basics". It isn't that I haven't had a theme picked out. I've just been busy focusing on several basics in my life. One of the foundations for who I am is my … Continue reading Theme for 2014: Back to the Basics
The Importance of Reading
At the wise old age of 6 I decided that I had no need to learn to read. I was determined not to waste my time learning to read. My mom was equally determined that I was going to learn to read. Reading, writing and basic computational skills are considered essential components of a … Continue reading The Importance of Reading
The Best Method for Teaching Reading
Editor's Note: This is a piece I originally wrote for HomeschoolBenefits.org. As a teacher, I have used many different approaches for teaching reading: phonics, whole language, literature based, etc. Many workshop instructors attempted me to convince me their program was the best. I have also encountered many people who believe that phonics and sight words … Continue reading The Best Method for Teaching Reading
Jumpstart Read For the Record
Each year Jumpstart sponsors Read for the Record day to promote early education. It is an interesting program that encourages parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults to read aloud to their child. This year's book is one of my favorites Corduroy. For more information.
The Dee Zone 