When I was in sixth grade, my favorite time of day was silent reading. I was always an avid reader and there was something so tranquil about an entire classroom of rowdy kids falling hush for half an hour while I poured into a book. Sounds pleasant, doesn't it? Now imagine this is your house. One … [Read more...] about Silent Reading for Early Elementary
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Record Keeping When Your Child Has Autism
It's the end of the school year and if you're like us you are already out of school. The end of the year means memories, traditions and lots and lots of paper...especially when your child has autism. Record keeping can be overwhelming for any parent but when your child's life includes therapists and … [Read more...] about Record Keeping When Your Child Has Autism
Why “All About Reading” Really is All That
I received a complimentary level of All About Reading in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. I adore reading. It's not just a pastime in our home...more like an obsession. Books can be found in every room of the … [Read more...] about Why “All About Reading” Really is All That
How to Get Your Child to do Something He Doesn’t Want to Do
"I don't want to go to school!" And he meant it. Many kids will be apprehensive about trying something new or doing an undesirable activity, but it seems that for children with autism - where the world is very black and white - it is near impossible to get them to change their minds. So … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Child to do Something He Doesn’t Want to Do
Meeting Charlotte Mason: Living Books
I was a fan of living books before I even knew what they were. ...a child at a garage sale, flipping through yellowed pages for a treasure. ...a school girl in my history books, craving the real story behind the dates. ...a college kid, unable to resell my books because they were just too … [Read more...] about Meeting Charlotte Mason: Living Books
Meeting Charlotte Mason: What is Twaddle?
Of my Charlotte Mason journey so far, this is hands down my husband's favorite part... Twaddle. Not so much the meaning, but the words itself...it sounds like a bodily function to me and apparently to him, as well. It's fun to say but what in the world does it mean? Simply Charlotte … [Read more...] about Meeting Charlotte Mason: What is Twaddle?