“Mnemonic” is another word for memory tool. Mnemonics are techniques for remembering information that is otherwise quite difficult to recall; a very simple example is the '30 days hath September' rhyme for remembering the number of days in each calendar month. …

During this month of love we thought we would share with you a few helpful tips we found on www.wikihow.com to help you fall in love with reading. Seven Tips: 1. Identify what kind of reading you want to enjoy. Believe it or not, people enjoy different kinds of reading. …

This is an idea from HSLDA interview and email: Is there a way to create “bite-sized” homeschooling opportunities for grandparents? HSLDA’s Home School Heartbeat host Mike Smith asked guest Valerie Monk today how she persuaded grandparents to become involved in …

In a way, today’s blog post is a tribute to my Mom. My younger brother and I developed a love for reading very early in life. And the interesting thing is… I was a struggling reader in first grade. This is how my Mom turned reluctant readers into super readers with …

Have you heard of it? Until recently, neither had I. The organization is called the National Center for Family Literacy and they have been around since 1989. The NCFL states that: Literacy is at the root of a person’s ability to succeed, and the family is at the heart& …

Many web blogs and tweets are referring to a focus on reading and celebration happening today around the country of Canada. They are enjoyable to browse. This is an interesting interview with author Eric Walters found on the Sleepless Parent blog. Parents can …

There are many reasons why parents decide to homeschool. To ensure that the learning process will be easier, more relaxing, fun, and productive it’s important to understand that there are different learning styles. It’s even more critical for helping those with learning …

It’s the big words. The stomachache, anxiety, and the “I will do anything,” to avoid reading syndrome. If your child is a struggling reader, you know the drill… and it can be difficult to be both the coach and the referee. Primarily there are two reasons why …

I am part of the workplace now. And after being a full-time homemaker for many years, I am often painfully aware of the distinct disadvantages that my generation has compared to this digital generation. They grew up alongside computers almost before their first breath was taken. I am …

I hopped on over to the Carnival of Homeschooling and was greeted by their theme this week from the movie The Princess Bride Maybe some of the PB quotes still bounce around in your home just they do as in mine  - and many others'. "When I was your …