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Have you ever wondered about the best way to help a young reader grow? In this episode, I talk about tips and wording to use when helping a child who is learning to read.
Printable List and Flashcards of Dolch words
Printable Fry word list
Article about the 3 Levels of Questions to aid in Reading Comprehension
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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

We can read to and with our kids for many different reasons to accomplish various purposes. In this episode I talk about the various benefits of reading aloud, helping our child with reading and offering quality books for them to read on their own.
The Read Aloud Revival Booklists
Caldecott Award Winners
Newbery Award Winners
Printable List of Newbery Award Winners 1922-2023
List of "living books" from AmblesideOnline
Podcast Episode I mentioned from Sarah MacKenzie: When Your Developing Reader Resists Reading
Book -- The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah MacKenzie
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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What are you doing for your child that he can do for himself? What life skills does she need help with to learn? Scaffolding is a concept that parents can use. It is the idea that we support our kids while they are learning something and then figuratively step back when they can stand on their own.
Book -- How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims
You Tube Video -- Talk by Julie Lythcott-Haims
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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

I love summer!! I love the change of pace, the flexibility, and the extra time with my kids. As I'm looking at summer on the front end, I think about the analogy of our two eyes. One eye is looking at the big picture of mothering including our dreams and desires for this summer, and the other eye is looking at the daily practices and interactions with our kids. I want to keep both of these in mind as I consider this summer.
Episode 12: Thinking About Summer: Listen on Apple or Spotify
Episode 13: Summer Routines: Listen on Apple or Spotify
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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Do you want to mark the end of the school year at home? If so, how? In this episode I discuss the value of celebrating the practice of showing up and being faithful. I also give ideas of what to save from the school years and how to organize it.
Large Accordion Folder from Lakeshore Learning: My Keepsake Portfolio
Cloth Art Portfolio from Amazon
Page Protectors to go in the 3-Ring "Memory Book" Binder
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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."