Posts written by Marianne Sunderland

There’s something special about the fresh start of a new homeschool year. New supplies. A clean planner. The hopeful feeling that this year, everything will click. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just getting started with homeschooling, still figuring out…

Reading aloud can feel intimidating for some students. If your kids have ever wondered, “Why am I so bad at reading aloud?” or you, as a parent, are worried about your child’s ability to read aloud, you’re not alone. The…

Why Some Students Struggle with Letter Sounds It’s not uncommon for some students, especially those with dyslexia, to struggle with letter sounds. Reading begins with the ability to hear and manipulate the individual sounds in language (phonemes). This weak phonemic…