Tag Archives: reading

The Simple Joy of a Curriculum That Fits

Posted on May 17, 2012 by fumumogi

I love curriculum.  Yes, LOVE it.  I wake up on the morning of a used-curriculum sale or homeschooling convention much like a child on Christmas day.  My mind is abuzz with the limitless possibilities and resources at my disposal and filled with a delicious curiosity for … Continue reading →

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Stellar Stella Seizes the Day

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kristen

I was hoping to get up early this morning to work on a post that’s been sitting in draft form for awhile.  I wanted to publish it before the kids got up, but at the last minute decided to sleep in … Continue reading →

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The Blurry Line Between Teacher and Student

Posted on April 13, 2012 by fumumogi

Homeschooling forces you to work on patience.  You have to find that balance in educating your child while keeping “schoolwork” engaging and something they want to do.  Sure, I could force them to follow a certain schedule or complete an … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – April 4, 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by fumumogi

p.s.  Just a few days left to join my Giveaway! Winner will be announced this weekend!

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Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading- Completion!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by fumumogi

As far back as I can recall Mira has had an interest in books and words.  Even as an extremely young baby she would listen contentedly for long stretches of time as her father and I took turns reading to her. By the time … Continue reading →

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Guilty Reading Pleasure

Posted on March 6, 2012 by fumumogi

“Okay girls!  You got just a few more minutes and then we’ll start school work.”  I yelled from the kitchen in the direction of the girls’ playroom.  I didn’t hear a response so I peeked in on them so I … Continue reading →

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All About Reading

Posted on February 26, 2012 by fumumogi

Last week was an exciting week for Stella.  She began her very-own reading program: All About Reading! I taught my oldest daughter, Mira, to read using a rather piece-meal approach; it wasn’t structured but it worked.  Mira, now at age 5, is a phenomenal reader … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday- February 22, 2010

Posted on February 22, 2012 by fumumogi
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Read-Alouds Worth Reading Aloud

Posted on February 16, 2012 by fumumogi

Yes, I know reading aloud is worthwhile in it’s own right. But some books just hit the ball out of the park. There is something intoxicating about reading a well-loved book from your own childhood aloud to your children. It allows you … Continue reading →

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When Pigs Fly

Posted on February 7, 2012 by fumumogi

I’m all for including my kids’ passions and interests into their education.   You may remember me telling you about Stella’s latest fixation on pigs.  Pink pigs that is.  They rank *almost* as high for her as princesses.  Pink princesses, … Continue reading →

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