Posted in Educational Websites, Reading & Language Arts on Oct 4th, 2008 No Comments »
This is really fantastic for young readers and writers. This site lets children sort words into word families online!
Word Sort Exercise from Read Write Think
Hoping to do traditional word sorts with your child? Here is a resource that will help:
Word Sort Printables from ABC Teach
Posted in Articles, Games and Learning Aids, Reading & Language Arts, Resources on Jul 14th, 2008 3 Comments »
Traditional spelling instruction is simply not supported by research. While weekly lists are frequently used in both schools and homeschool programs, it is generally accepted in the educational community that teaching spelling skills in this manner is ineffective. This is why children often spell the word correctly for the test and incorrectly in their stories. [...]
Posted in Drama, Reading & Language Arts, Upcoming Events on Mar 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
Katie Adams, a nationally recognized storyteller, will be performing her “Under the Sea Stories” for local homeschooling families on April 1st. Here is the description from her website:
Splash into aquatic fun with storyteller Katie Adams. Get your toes wet and participate with these stories; the hilarious “Alligator and Hen”, “Dolphins and Shark”, “Bimwili and the Zimwe”, [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, History, Reading & Language Arts, Upcoming Events on Jan 25th, 2008 No Comments »
The 19th Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities will take place from Saturday, January 26th, through Sunday, February 3rd, in Eatonville. This year’s theme is “Ritual and Spirituality in the African Diaspora: An Exploration of the Zora Neal Hurston Legacy.” The goals of the Zora! Festival ‘08 are
- To celebrate the [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Reading & Language Arts on Aug 8th, 2007 3 Comments »
During the school year, we attend Confetti Club at the Sanford branch. This is a special story time for kids 5 and up that features puppetry, stories, crafts, and science experiments! My kids really enjoy it each week. It’s a great FREE activity to do with your kids that incorporates reading/language arts skills along with [...]
