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Looking for a Reading Program? Reading Horizons may be the Answer

  The Reading Horizons Discovery software provides K-3 students with the strategies and skills they need to become confident readers through fun and engaging interactive lessons. At a Glance Product:  Reading Horizons Discovery K-3, software Format:  Computer Software Software Features: 63 interactive lessons teach students the 42 Sounds of the Alphabet, Five Phonetic Skills, and Two Decoding Skills 22 Most Common Words Lessons 13 Reference Lessons aligned to requirements of the Common Core State Standards Built-in assessments assure proficiency after each lesson, chapter, and comprehension exercise The Vocabulary Word Wall allows students to practice decoding skills while building their vocabulary … Continue reading →

Summer Reading

Here we are, just a few short hours away from the official start of summer, even though we’ve have temperatures in the 90’s for quite a while where I live. School’s out, kids are home, moms are busy – and that doesn’t leave a whole lot of time for reading. Many children do their reading in conjunction with school, and this is why libraries set up summer reading programs, to give kids the incentive to keep reading when they’re not at school. You can check with your library to see what they’re offering by way of reward – we got … Continue reading →

Summer Reading Programs

If your homeschoolers do nothing else this summer, they should at least read. Reading is an excellent way to continue learning without the pressure of lessons. Reading gives your kids something constructive to do on those too-hot days, as well as providing summer memories that will last a lifetime. If you were to ask me about my summers growing up, I could tell you what books I read which year, better than which Aunt I spent a week with, and what day camp I attended. Here are some summer reading programs that will make them want to read every book … Continue reading →