I am actively trying to teach my children my second language, French. And if you are like me and don’t have the budget (or time) for a French-speaking au pair or summer holidays in France, let me share my secret weapon: French read-alouds. It sounds deceptively simple, but it takes planning and, most importantly, prioritising….
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Abeka 3rd Grade English Review: Our Honest Experience
This past year, I used Abeka’s third grade English curriculum with my daughter. I have used Abeka’s English program, for the most part, since kindergarten with her (and now my son). I have not tried any other homeschool curriculum options for English because I already know Abeka – it’s what I grew up with –…
Summer Reading for Advanced 7-Year-Olds: What My Daughter Read
When you’ve got an advanced reader, sometimes it’s difficult to strike the balance between books that are age-appropriate but still somewhat challenging. This past summer, my 7-year-old, a rising 4th grader, was reading on approximately a 5th-6th grade level. She was flying through the grade-appropriate books, but we finally found some series that excited her…
How to Teach Your Preschooler to Read (A Simple Step-by-Step Routine)
Despite very different personalities and learning styles, I taught both of my oldest children to read at the age of 3. If you’re interested in teaching your preschool child to read, whether he’s 3 or a bit older, here is an approach that has worked well for my kids. It doesn’t require expensive materials or…
