First, I’d like to thank Sarah for allowing me to guest post here on her lovely site. She has down to earth practical ideas that I use in our home all the time with my little nature lovers. Hi, I’m Rebecka Spencer, and I am a doctor of Education. I have taught in public schools and Christian ... VIEW POST
A Gentle Feast Review: Cycle 2 Wars, Whigs, and Washington
This Gentle Feast review was a long time coming. My children and I are nearly through cycle two, Wars, Whigs, and Washington and last year my oldest went through Cycle one (formerly the Green Year). I think now I have a firm grasp on the ins and outs of A Gentle Feast. A Gentle Feast is ... VIEW POST
Review: All About Reading Level 2
I have been using All About Reading from pre-reading through level 2 since I started needing formal lesson plans for my children. My oldest just started level 3 and with each level my confidence in this Orton-Gillingham based reading program grows stronger. I sampled a few different reading programs ... VIEW POST
Picture Living Book List
One of my close friends recently asked for a living book list for her preschool age child. Which is perfect timing really since I am in the process of putting one together for my youngest. I’ve been researching, asking other seasoned homeschool moms, then previewing them at the library. I’ve come up ... VIEW POST
Dyslexia and Nurturing A Struggling Reader Part 2
This is part two of a segmented series titled, "Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader". To read the first segment of this series start here: Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader Soon thereafter, we decide to go for a hike, when my son said, “Mom, see that tree….it looks like ... VIEW POST
Dyslexia and Nurturing A Struggling Reader Part 1
Hi, I’m Rebecka Certified teacher, administrator, speaker, writer and MOM of THREE BOYS!!! As a former struggling student turned Doctor of Education; I am passionate about every child unlocking his or her highest level of God given potential. Education has been the catalyst for empowering me ... VIEW POST
