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Open New Doorways and Discover Hidden Pathways: Learn How To Read!

I have loved to read to my nephew ever since he was a toddler. He loved to curl up in my lap and stare at the colorful pictures as I read to him from books about dragons, cars, or puppies. But now that he is a little older, he has a favorite new pastime... Read >

How to Find the Best Method to Teach Your Child to Learn to Read

Today, it is not all uncommon for reading experts to maintain that there are only four methods that effective for teaching reading today: phonics, look and say, the language experience approach, and the context support method. However, a newer method, syl... Read >

Are You Concerned About Standardized Testing for Homeschool Reading Programs?

The parents of homeschooled children are sometimes stunned to discover that the success of their children's reading achievement may be evaluated differently than it is for traditionally-schooled children. Traditionally-schooled children are tested regu... Read >

What Can I Do To Help My Child Learn to Read At An Earlier Age?

Reading readiness is defined as the point at which a child is truly ready to learn how to read. While learning oral language comes naturally to humans, learning to read does not. We must be taught how to read. Keep in mind that every child is differe... Read >

How Can You Expect Your Child to Learn to Read with America's Reading Skills Declining?

Did you know that the majority of American kids are not learning to read as well as they should? Consider these facts about American education: *Our children rank close to the bottom in math and science when compared to international scores. *Our... Read >

Recession-proof Your Homeschool Software Decisions

Educational software can be a major expense for homeschool teachers. When the economic environment is worrisome, their problem is often made worse. As a result, it especially important to identify the features, flexibility, ease-of-use, robustness, teachi... Read >

Critical Reading Skills: Three Reasons Why Computers Are Increasingly Critical

One of the biggest concerns of high school teachers and college instructors is that students aren't learning the critical reading skills that they need to make normal progress through the upper levels of their education. The prevailing concern is that stu... Read >

Free Reading Resources to Help Your Homeschooled Child Learn to Read

There is good news: Teaching children to learn to read at home can be approached like teaching them to learn to read in the classroom. The key idea behind success is to develop a reading program that takes advantage of all available resources -- one that ... Read >

Five Critical Reading Processes Supported by the Best Computer Software

Computer reading software programs are becoming integral components of many public, private, and homeschooling lessons designed to teach children to learn to read. As such, they now incorporate many critical aspects of a stand-alone reading program, meani... Read >

New Tips: Homeschooling and the Teaching of Language Arts

According to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), language arts programs are composed of "composition, language, literature, media, and reading." And, according to many experts in child development, reading and writing are two of the most ... Read >

Computers and Reading: Using Computers to Teach Children to Learn to Read

During the past 20-30 years, computers became omnipresent within most traditional school classrooms. Yet, even as school districts dedicated an increasing amount of their technology resources to installing classroom computers, educators were often at a lo... Read >

How to Prepare Your Child to Learn to Read

Much of a child's reading success will depend on the level of support that he or she receives at home. When children have the tools and the opportunities to learn to read both at school and at home generally have a better chance of success. The following ... Read >

New Parents' Guide to Preparing their Child to Learn to Read

Leading authorities in developmental psychology and education report that children who have mastered reading readiness skills find themselves better prepared for scholastic success than children who have not mastered the basics of reading. But what, exact... Read >

Tips for Selecting the Best Method to Use in Teaching Your Child to Learn to Read

Many reading experts point to four methods proven effective in teaching reading: phonics, look and say, the language experience approach, and the context support method. However, a newer method, syllabics, might be gaining ground as a viable, even preferr... Read >

Parents Disappointed with Phonics Find Alternative

During much of the past 30-40 years, phonics has been one of the most dominant methods for teaching children to read as they learn the sounds of each letter and sounding them out to form words. The term "phonics" has sometimes been understood to mean "the... Read >