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The Man who Taught the World to Read (Be a Hero. Teach a Child to Read, #2)
Ever heard of Dr. Frank C. Laubach? “The man who taught the world to read”? This one man is credited with helping over 100 million people to read. How did he do it? Working as a missionary, Dr. Laubach … Continue reading
Reading War Champions & How to Teach Reading – Flesch & Blumenfeld
“According to the U.S. Department of Education, 54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” (Forbes Magazine, September 9, 2020) How can we … Continue reading
Legislating Religion in New England (What I learned from Sam, #3)
In the year 1620 a group of Puritans set sail from Plymouth, England, on a venture for freedom in the New World. They were armed with utopian ideas, hoping to escape from post-Reformation tyrants. They wanted to be self-governed, and … Continue reading
Raving Customers (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 3)
“Dianna and I are just beginning lesson 7. After going over lessons three and four Dianna was so excited that she could read that she hugged my neck and told me she loved me. She said, ‘Oh mommy, my wish … Continue reading
Mirror-Image Reading and Writing (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 2)
My first child learned to read effortlessly. It was so easy for her that she believed she had taught herself. So, of course, I assumed I was an expert at teaching reading. Then came my second child. This daughter had … Continue reading
Hearts and Certificates (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 4)
I am delighted to announce that The Paradigm Company continues to garner Homeschooling excellency awards. Check this out: “This is to certify that Alpha Phonics, a product of Paradigm Company, has tied for First Place in the Phonics Program category … Continue reading
Through it All (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 1)
Peter Watt has been the man behind the scenes of a growing homeschool movement since January 1984. He has rigorously pursued the simple cause of teaching young people to read. Within the environment of their parents’ choice. Peter and his … Continue reading
Learning from Survivors
I’m a “Baby Boomer”. According to the website “myenglishteacher.eu”, my children cross four generations: Generation X (born between 1965-1980); Xenniels (1975-1985); Millenials (1980’s-1994’s); and Generation Z (born after 1995). Some of my grandchildren are also from Generation Z, and some … Continue reading
Why I Continued Homeschooling
Control. That’s probably the main reason I continued to homeschool my children for as long as I could. But for every one of my reasons, there are other parents who have their own equally valid reasons. Ideally, these reasons could … Continue reading
Stepping on Legos & Parental Problem Solving
The little ones are finally asleep. I tiptoe from their room, being careful not to let the door creak. I choose to leave the lights off. Must not wake them. I need to sleep tonight. Working my way to the … Continue reading
Alpha-Phonics
The Alphabet Song!
Water on the Floor
Alpha-Phonics the Book on CD Rom
Blumenfeld Oral Reading Assessment Test
How To Tutor
How To Tutor Cursive Handwriting Workbook
