Balance in Teaching Reading
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September 16, 2024 I’ve had several friends tell me that they have poured over my homeschool posts and re-read them many times. I’m...
Ashley Qurollo
- Aug 19
- 4 min
Handmade Library Bag
August 19, 2024 A friend recently gave me a bag full of brightly-colored floral fabric. One fabric made me smile because it reminded me...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Aug 5
- 5 min
Encouraging Reluctant Readers
August 5, 2024 Comparing children with other children is such an easy trap to fall into, one that brings undo stress for both parents and...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Art with My Children
July 22, 2024 My children and I nestle into our usual couch spots, ready for reading . A bright orange book awaits us, new to us but not...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Loving to Learn
July 8, 2024 Did you know that Nathaniel Hawthorne, notable author of The Scarlet Letter, wrote delightful retellings of famous Greek...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Feb 19
- 3 min
What I'm Reading
February 19, 2024 Welcome back, friends! Last week I shared how my book basket came to be, and today I will share what is currently in my...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jan 15
- 3 min
Inspiring Books from 2023
January 15, 2024 First, thank you to every reader who commented and encouraged me in last week's post. You have no idea what a blessing...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Oct 2, 2023
- 6 min
Homeschooling | Teaching Beyond the Worksheet
October 2, 2023 Welcome back! Bless you if you took time to read my thoughts on too many worksheets last week. Truly, I do not hate...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Sep 11, 2023
- 5 min
Quiet Afternoons
September 11, 2023 “I don’t know how you do what you do.” I hear this comment occasionally. Some mean it as backdoor compliment, and some...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jul 24, 2023
- 5 min
A Gentle Start to Homeschool
July 24, 2023 Gardens bloom with vibrant blossoms. Summer crops ripen and grace the table in fresh salads and summer soups. Afternoons...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jan 2, 2023
- 5 min
New Year Thoughts | Homeschool Lesson Planning
January 2, 2023 Whatever the rules are for blogging, I will probably break them in today’s post. Oh well! “A little something for...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Christmas Resources
November 28, 2022 As we embark upon another Christmas journey, I want to share some resources that are worth taking with you on your...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Sep 26, 2022
- 4 min
Homeschooling a 5 Year-Old: Math and Reading Ideas
September 26, 2022 Welcome back! If you took time to read my first post about kindergarten and are back for more, blessings upon you. I...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
Homeschooling a 5 Year-Old
September 19, 2022 Artwork by our resident kindergartener If you read my posts on homeschooling a 3 or 4 year old, you will see that...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Aug 1, 2022
- 6 min
Homeschooling a 3 Year-Old, Part 2
August 1, 2022 Last week, I discussed some simple ideas to homeschool a 3 year old. I shared the importance of reading and then teaching...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jul 25, 2022
- 5 min
Homeschooling a 3 Year-Old, Part 1
July 25, 2022 Let me first say that in no way am I attempting to present a comprehensive curriculum for a three year old. If you are...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Feb 28, 2022
- 6 min
Encouragement for Teaching Reading at Home
February 28, 2022 Am I qualified to teach my child reading? What if I don’t pick the perfect curriculum? What if Cousin Sally or little...
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Ashley Qurollo
- Jan 3, 2022
- 7 min
Homeschooling a 4 Year-Old
January 3, 2022 As I prepared for the start of school again this week, I thought this would be a perfect time to share a few thoughts,...
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