Author Archives: chris

I love Christmas music. Here are some of the stories behind some of the very best songs (and a few not-so-great ones, too): 10 of the Best Classic Christmas Carols and the Stories Behind Them – Interesting Literature 10 Unusual … Continue reading →

One of the first things you probably notice is that Chanukah can be spelled different ways. This happens with transliterated languages. The following page has some wonderful “stuff” for studying Chanukah. You really won’t want to search for anything else. … Continue reading →

I’ve listed several unit studies on my FB page, but here are a few more: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Unit Study – Homeschool Helper Online December Themed Activities for Kids (livingmontessorinow.com) 40+ Free Resources for a Christmas Around the … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought about what that word means? It has to do with eagerly awaiting something. If you have not been involved in Christian teachings about Christmas, you may never have heard of Advent. In fact, even some Christians … Continue reading →

Maybe you have not heard the word used in the title of today’s post before; maybe you have.  Either way, we need to be aware that while 20% of the population DOES have dyslexia, the rest do not.  What if … Continue reading →

We’re almost at the end of Dyslexia Awareness month and I hope that the posts I have written both here and on my FB page have been a help to you.  Today’s message is about not giving up.  Anytime your … Continue reading →

Many people begin with The Reading League when they want to learn about the Science of Reading. Here’s another great place for information. Check out their guides here. This page links to what Shanahan has to say. You might be … Continue reading →

THIS is where it’s at for teaching reading! In fact, a Facebook group that I belong to that dedicated to the Science of Reading surpassed 50,000 members this month — and it’s only been in existence for about a year! … Continue reading →

This PDF shows what balanced literacy is supposed to look like in a classroom.  On the surface, these things don’t look awful … but look more closely.  Nowhere is the child told to sound out a word!  That’s the crux … Continue reading →

The answer to that question will take some time. Sorry. Here goes: On the surface, the name Balanced Literacy sounds wonderful, right?  I mean, what could be better than something completely balanced?  We hear about balanced meals, balanced approaches to … Continue reading →