Posted on October 11, 2008 by racheldenning
Make a love of reading be your most important education goal for your children. Children who love to read will excel in everything they do
Show your children that you value reading, don’t just tell them. Let them see you reading
Make reading a daily activity
Take outings to the bookstore
Give books as gifts
Always have time to read [...]
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Posted on October 9, 2008 by racheldenning
The best way to learn is to create a fun environment in which the individual is interested in what is happening. This can be applied to any subject- make it fun, and your kids will be interested and will learn faster and easier.
There are so many tools available to us today to assist in guiding [...]
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Posted on October 9, 2008 by racheldenning
Spelling Ideas and Lesson Plans
Spark Interest in Spelling
Spelling Ideas!
Word Find
Create Your Own Spelling Lists or Game
Play Games or Create Lists
Teach Spelling as a “Word Study” instead of unrelated words
Books
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Posted on October 6, 2008 by racheldenning
Earn FREE books with the Book of the Month Club
An excellent way to promote a love of books with your children. Imagine their faces when the kid a package at their door with books just for them. They won’t be able to wait to read them. You’ll send a message to your children that reading [...]
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