10 Easy Ways to Help Children Develop Reading Fluency
What is reading fluency and why is it desirable? Fluency is the ability to read “like you speak.” It’s being able to…
Ultimate Guide to Teaching Phonics
Teaching Phonics in Your Homeschool When I started homeschooling, I didn’t even know what phonics was, despite having heard the term. Of…
25 Games for Learning Alphabet Letters
These fun alphabet games are perfect for helping your toddler or preschooler recognize the letters of the alphabet. I love that the…
Is my Child Ready to Read?
(please note that this post includes affiliate links. Read my full disclosures here.) As a homeschooler, teaching your child to read for the…
Teach your Child to Read: A 10-day Series
How to Teach Your Child to Read (Please note that this post includes affiliate links. They’re boring, but you can read my…
7 Reasons You Should Homeschool Through the Summer
Have you ever wondered about the traditional school schedule? Attending school full-time, September through May, followed by a long summer break doesn’t…
Lazy Homeschoolers Raise Geniuses
I hate to brag and all, but I’ve raised a couple of geniuses so far, with a few more percolating in the…
Homeschool Kindergarten (for free!) in just 20 minutes a day
How to Homeschool Kindergarten You must be wondering how to homeschool kindergarten. Welcome to Orison Orchards! Once upon a time, I was…
Ultimate List of Free Homeschool Curriculum
Free Homeschool Curriculum You are in the right place if you’re looking for FREE homeschool curriculum! (please note that this post includes…
7 Easy parent tips for creating lifelong readers
It is a well-known fact that reading makes kids smarter. Not only does reading build vocabulary (research done by Hayes and Ahrens…