A Guide to Charlotte Mason-based Homeschool Curriculums
Charlotte employed a three-pronged approach to education stating, “Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life.”
Essential Ideas – Homeschool Cubbies, Tables and Chairs
When you first set out to homeschool, you may have an image of the traditional concept of a public school classroom stuck in your head.
How to Find Books Based on ATOS, IL, and Lexile Levels
Finding the right books for your child or your classroom’s curriculum while taking into account the material, readability, and complexity of the text can be a daunting task.
Converting and Understanding ATOS, Lexile, and ZPD Ranges
Understanding ATOS, ZPD ranges, and Lexile levels can feel like reading Latin if it’s your first time diving
Understanding STAR reading levels and scores
One of the most common assessments you might encounter in primary school is the STAR reading level, which is used to determine how adept your child is at reading and comprehending text.
How to Teach Kids Phonics – Step by Step
Learning to read by phonics is extremely effective and creates stronger readers than can learn new words on the fly. Over time, they become fluent readers with quick recognition skills.
Understanding and Converting Reading Age and ZPD for UK Kids
If you’re a parent of school age children in the UK and you get sent a report card from your child’s school to outline their progress, you might see a reading age and ZPD score you don’t understand.