The Reader-Response Journal: A Dialectical Approach to Learning about Literature
Who is Gail Ledbetter? She is a recent U. S. Air Force wing mom, retired homeschool mother of four, and accidental author of Timeline of Classics: Historical Context for the Good and Great... read more
But He Doesn’t Like to Read!
For me, one of life’s greatest pleasures is cracking the spine on a delicious new novel. And one of the times I feel the most contemplative is right after I turn the last... read more
Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature with their students by reading it aloud, and teach them to memorize... read more
Aesop: Who Was He?
Who was Aesop? His fables are world famous, but the man, if he even existed at all, is shrouded in mystery. What little is known about him is likely conflated to legend in... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Little House on the Prairie... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their only child grew up to become one of the most famous writers... read more
Read! Podcast Episode 205
The continuing conversation about the language arts turns to a new direction in Episode 205. During this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss reading and how it interlaces with the other language... read more
Beyond Books
Last week I visited my local library—one of my favorite places to be. On this particular occasion my daughter came with me. She was going there to meet with other homeschooled high schoolers... read more
Some Thoughts about Reading
Lately I have been thinking more and more about reading. What is reading, exactly? What processes in the brain does it involve? Why do we read? As a dyslexia tutor, I am fascinated... read more
Celebrating the Season through Literature †
December is a busy month for pretty much everyone. After all, with its arrival come the additional tasks of decorating, baking, and shopping to prepare for Christmas as well as the pleasures of... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more
The Reader-Response Journal: A Dialectical Approach to Learning about Literature
Who is Gail Ledbetter? She is a recent U. S. Air Force wing mom, retired homeschool mother of four, and accidental... read more
But He Doesn’t Like to Read!
For me, one of life’s greatest pleasures is cracking the spine on a delicious new novel. And one of the times... read more
Looking at Literature: A Peek inside the Packages
Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators exhorts parents and teachers to do two things: Share the beauty and brilliance of literature... read more
Aesop: Who Was He?
Who was Aesop? His fables are world famous, but the man, if he even existed at all, is shrouded in mystery.... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their... read more
Read! Podcast Episode 205
The continuing conversation about the language arts turns to a new direction in Episode 205. During this episode Andrew Pudewa and... read more
Beyond Books
Last week I visited my local library—one of my favorite places to be. On this particular occasion my daughter came with... read more
Some Thoughts about Reading
Lately I have been thinking more and more about reading. What is reading, exactly? What processes in the brain does it... read more
Celebrating the Season through Literature †
December is a busy month for pretty much everyone. After all, with its arrival come the additional tasks of decorating, baking,... read more
Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But... read more
