by on August 29, 2025
"Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is another widely-read book that offers a multitude of avenues to explore creative writing. One prompt could be: "If you could converse with one animal on the farm, which would it be and why?" This asks students to evaluate characters from a different perspective and encourages them to build a story around previously established characters. Prairie Creek's implementations were monitored through pre-post skills tests, student surveys, and ongoing observations ov...
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by on August 28, 2025
Shared Reading is a similar activity, however, it is the educator who reads an enlarged text aloud, demonstrating the use of voice and rhythm while reading. Students follow along with the reading, gradually joining in the collective narration as they gain confidence and familiarity with the text. This activity strengthens their word recognition skills, comprehension and encourages active participation. Utilizing digital technology, such as reading apps and online resources, can also be effect...
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by on August 12, 2025
In contrast, unstructured homeschooling, also known as unschooling, k-12 homeschooling online encourages children's natural curiosity and personal interests without a set curriculum. Reading activities are less formal; learning opportunities arise from everyday activities like reading signs, recipes, instruction manuals, or bedtime stories. Similarly, writing may come from diverse real-life situations, such as keeping a diary, writing letters, or creating shopping lists. While this approach lac...
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