The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

September 18, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Hands-On Reading Games and Activities for Kids

Engaging children in literacy games is an excellent way to make learning fun and interactive. These hands-on reading games, art projects, reading centers and active reading activities from TeacherFileBox printables are great for kinesthetic learners and make reading interactive and … Continue reading

September 15, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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A Guide to Reading Fluency: How Many Words Per Minute Should Children Read?

Reading fluency refers to the ability to read text with speed, accuracy, and prosody (expression and phrasing). Fluent readers can decode words quickly and automatically, enabling them to comprehend the meaning of the text more efficiently. Fluency involves smooth and … Continue reading

August 31, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Helping Children Learn to Read with Phonics, Sight Words, Reading Comprehension and More!

Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. As parents and teachers, we have the remarkable opportunity to empower children with the tools they need to become confident and fluent readers. … Continue reading

August 23, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Sight Words: Unlocking Reading Success

Sight words play an important role in building a strong reading foundation for beginning readers. These frequently used words, similar to high-frequency words, cannot be easily decoded using phonics rules alone. Sight words are words that appear frequently in written … Continue reading

May 2, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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What Parents Need to Know About the Science of Reading

Parents almost universally recognize the importance of learning to read, seeing it as a key link to success in school and a vital way for children to develop their full potential, both academically and personally. Schools understand this, too, spending … Continue reading

Learning to read with phonics

August 30, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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How to Teach Your Child to Read Using Phonics Games

Teach your child to read by introducing phonics games and reading activities at home. Phonics plays an important role in teaching children to read. It helps children understand that certain letter combinations make specific sounds. Once children understand a specific … Continue reading

Little girl with glasses smiling at the alphabet and spelling words.

September 11, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Homeschool Curriculum Guide for Spelling

Many homeschooling families look for effective spelling curriculum options, and Evan-Moor has great options for spelling. These titles can be used for reviewing, teaching, practicing, or extending spelling skills. This gives homeschoolers a lot of freedom to adjust to what … Continue reading

Phonics symbols with a little girl and boy.

August 31, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Homeschool Curriculum Guide for Phonics

Click here to download Evan-Moor’s Phonics Homeschool Curriculum Guide.  Teaching letter sounds is an important part of reading, but sometimes it is a challenge to cover ALL letter sounds and phonics rules. If you are looking for first-rate homeschool phonics … Continue reading

Homeschool curriculum guides and a little boy reading

August 1, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Homeschool Curriculum Resources and Guides

Build your homeschool curriculum with Evan-Moor! Download these quick guides for a comprehensive instructional approach across subjects, as well as homeschooling tips and ideas to save you time and money. These products can be purchased individually at www.evan-moor.com or you … Continue reading

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