by Rachel DeMille

So much has been said about the importance of reading to our kids; and those of us who do can attest that it’s a formative experience–on so many levels:

•    Bonding
•    Laughing
•    Making memories
•    A shared language
•    Gratitude
•    Reliving the past
•    Pity and compassion
•    Empathy for others

It’s that time of year again where we can take a break from our homeschool activities.  Of course, homeschooling never really ends (I always like to think about it as a state of mind rather than a formal schedule of sorts).  Regardless of how you think about homeschooling, I’ve decided to update one of our own articles, which happens to be one of our most popular.

I’m referring to ProntoLessons’ top 10 summer reading programs of 2010.  Just like last year, I surfed the

by Sarah Major, M.Ed

Here’s a riddle for you! How do you teach in a way that ensures that all your children with their different learning strengths are reached? It is possible to teach the same multisensory curriculum to multiple children who learn most easily in a variety of ways.

by Sun Bae

Hi everyone.

Based on reader feedback, and also since December marks the month of gift giving, I’ve decided to write a brief article on the best non-summer reading programs for kids. 

To be honest, although there are tons of summer reading programs out there, I didn’t think there would be too many available during the off-summer months.  And although my hunch was correct, I was still able to find several that translate into free food, entertainment, and prizes for your kids. 

by Sarah Major, M.Ed

I have worked extensively with children who struggle with reading. What I learned in the process is that if there is a gap in understanding, that gap might as well be a mile wide because of how effectively it stops a child from progressing.