Teaching our children to read is one of the most rewarding things we will do as homeschool parents. And it is an accomplishment we should celebrate with our children. But as phonics are mastered and we shift our focus to the other English language arts skills like spelling and grammar, I want to encourage you to take time to help children find joy and purpose in reading. The helpful acronym "LEADER" highlights 6 key benefits of reading for children!
It's the end of winter, and Pa has decided that the Big Woods are too full of people. The Ingalls are moving to the Kansas prairie! It is a tiresome journey, and once they arrive they have to build a whole new house and barn. However, Pa loves the wide open space, with only sky and prairie as far as the eye can see. Laura's days are filled with excitement from meeting new neighbors, seeing wolves, and even having Indians visit when Pa is away.
