Free worksheets and educational links.

Submitted: 22-Mar-2007

Monarchrock@tripod.com has educational links and free worksheets for all ages! My husband and I created this website after my favorites list became too cluttered! Please feel free to pass it on to educators and students in all settings. . . . [click for more]

My experiences with Hooked on Phonics

Submitted: 08-May-2006

I used Hooked on Phonics to teach my son to read and I found it to be an excellent program. It's easy to use, but best of all it comes with fun and interesting books for your child to read. Before using Hooked on Phonics, I had looked for good beg . . . [click for more]

Teaching Reading to Children: Part 1 - Building the Foundation

Submitted: 08-May-2006

My son just started reading, and it's thrilling to watch a whole new world open up to him. Not only books, but cereal boxes, shampoo bottles, and signs now have new meaning. It's a big step towards independence; now he can begin to decipher the world . . . [click for more]

Teaching Reading to Children: Part 2 - Phonics and Whole Language

Submitted: 08-May-2006

"Mom, is there a store called 'Staples?'" my son asked from the back seat. "Yes," I responded, confused at the sudden interest in office supplies. Then I realized that we had just passed Staples. "Did you read the sign?" "Yes," he answered with . . . [click for more]

Curriculum guide for each grade

Submitted: 26-Feb-2006

The Let's Get Ready series is a bright, colorful guide to everything kids need to know for each grade level. Although designed for kids in school, it could also be helpful to homeschooling parents who want to make sure their kids are on track . . . [click for more]

Kumon Math and Reading complements my current curriculum!!

Submitted: 02-Feb-2005

I wanted to share that I supplement my homeschool curriculum with Kumon math and reading program. We visit the Owings Mills center. They can be reached at 410-902-4604 or www.owingsmillskumon.com My three year old can count to 220 after 2 month . . . [click for more]

Animated web site helps kids learn to read

Submitted: 29-Jan-2004

Literactive is a great site to help kids learn to read. It includes animated books and nursury rhymes, an animated phonics program called The Road to Reading, and downloadable activities and worksheets. . . . [click for more]

Fun early phonics activity on a Scrabble board

Submitted: 27-Apr-2003

A Scrabble board can be a fun way to teach reading and letter sounds. One game that I played with my son when he was learning the letter sounds was to take turn making "words" on the Scrabble board. When it was my turn, I would make a real word and s . . . [click for more]

Games for Learning

Submitted: 22-Apr-2003

Learning games that can be played in 10 minutes or less. Includes games that can help with reading, writing, math, vocabulary, handwriting, and science. Most don't require complicated set up or materials. . . . [click for more]