Comments on: Helpful Habits for Writing Well #1: Creating a Literate Environment https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment Homeschooling Encouragement for Everyday Moms Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:25:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: ourlifehomeschooling https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-40 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:03:58 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-40 In reply to Heather Hoffman.

Hi Heather! Somehow your comment escaped me, so I apologize for the delay!
I would encourage you to check out the various Mom Interviews on my blog since they each list their favorite books. Also, I covered this topic in this post below. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/09/02/teaching-a-child-to-read/
Another great go-to is amblesideonline.com.
If you are looking for books of various genres, I would suggest subscribing to or becoming a member of the Read Aloud Revival by Sarah Mackenzie. She regularly updates a book list by age/topic/genre and I have found it a lifeline over the years!
I hope that is helpful!

]]> By: Helpful Habits for Writing Well #4: Notebooking – Our Life Homeschooling https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-39 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:46:58 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-39 […] Reading- Reading quality literature of many genres. […]

]]> By: Heather Hoffman https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-38 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:26:27 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-38 Thank you for your advice! I’ve just stumble upon your blog and have been rereading these 3 writing posts. I’m a first-time homeschooling mom of 2 elementary kids and greatly appreciate the guidance.
My question on literacy is, without having a teaching background, how do I learn what are quality books of different genres? Our libraries have been closed for a while due to covid and allow only curb-side pick up. So, I am unable to search books. Would you be willing to please provide me a list of suggested quality books to read of different genres, including poetry?Grade2-4. I appreciate the lists you provided for copy work. That’s extremely helpful. Any suggestions on literature, books, curriculum, etc is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

]]> By: Helpful Habits for Writing Well #2: Copying the Best Pieces from Great Authors – Our Life Homeschooling https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-37 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:48:21 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-37 […] my last post, I listed four helpful tools I have found that cover a lot of ground in teaching kids to write. […]

]]> By: ourlifehomeschooling https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-36 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:22:12 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-36 In reply to degreesofmaternity.

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, it is a blessing to homeschool them and even with the hard days, I am so thankful I’ve had this opportunity. I love hearing stories like yours and what you are doing with your son. Reading together is a great memory maker!

]]> By: degreesofmaternity https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2021/01/19/helpful-habits-for-writing-well-1-creating-a-literate-environment/#comment-35 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:55:38 +0000 https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/?p=1746#comment-35 Sheri – you are completely spot on regarding the importance of reading to and with your children. I’m very passionate about this topic as reading and writing are some of my most enjoyable activities. My ten-year-old son and I have a weekday bedtime routine where we read from a book of his choice (for 20 minutes or so) before he goes to sleep. We both take turns reading, but I tend to do the majority of the reading since he’s in full relaxation mode by this time. My family and I also have him read a lot during our Bible studies to give him further practice in reading out loud. By having him read during our regular daily activities, his oral reading skills have improved tremendously. I think it’s absolutely a blessing that you’re able to homeschool your children. Your pictures show just how much they’re thriving in such a love-filled, learning environment. I’ll look forward to following along with you on your homeschooling journey.

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