Tag Archives: reading

Should I Force My Tween To Read?

Posted on October 29, 2022 by orthodoxmom3

If I had written this post several years ago, my answer would have been a resounding YES. Now that time has passed and I’ve read more books about forced schooling, unschooling, and so many topics related to that, my answer … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay Not To Finish The Book

Posted on September 26, 2020 by orthodoxmom3

I’ve written quite a bit about books over the years and reading to your child.  I’ve written about living books, reading aloud (even when they are quite sufficient at reading for themselves) and twaddle. I have also covered many other … Continue reading →

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Foundations of a Great Homeschool Year

Posted on August 22, 2020 by orthodoxmom3

The foundations of a great homeschool year do not have to be difficult.  Truly, homeschooling can be fun!  Not without it’s frustrations and challenges- I’ll be honest- but it really can be fun with the right mindset and foundation. This … Continue reading →

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Narration: Know and Tell

Posted on July 1, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

THIS BOOK IS A GEM! Whether you use the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, another method of homeschooling, or even just want a better method of discussing books with your kids at home or in the public classroom- this is … Continue reading →

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Summer is here!

Posted on June 10, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

June 1st marked the beginning of our summer vacation.  We celebrated by reading.  Well, of course! And because it’s summer, we did our reading outside on a blanket. So soothing…. in the sunshine with a soft breeze and listening to … Continue reading →

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Oxygen , Please!

Posted on June 6, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

Do you know how the airline people tell you to put on your own oxygen mask before helping children or those around you that need assistance?  We mothers often struggle with that.  Though I think we struggle down on the … Continue reading →

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The Books We’re Reading – May

Posted on May 30, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

May just kind of breezed on by this year.  I think May is really my favorite month.  It’s the month that Spring finally shows up (regardless what that March calendar says) and nature is at it’s peak for the joy … Continue reading →

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10 Picture Books Every Baby Needs

Posted on May 14, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

While not exactly a ‘book review‘, I decided to start out at the beginning of the numerous book reviews I hope to do with a run down of my personal list of 10 Picture Books Every Baby Needs. It is … Continue reading →

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The Books We’re Reading – April 2019

Posted on April 30, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

I can’t believe we’re nearing the end of April already!  Can you?  Wasn’t it New Year’s Day just a short bit ago?  Oh but I love this season!  Spring is my favorite and we’ve finally had a few days of … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews

Posted on April 2, 2019 by orthodoxmom3

Writing About Books I love books.  Can you tell?  I mean, I DO have quite a number of posts about books…..  have you seen them?  Here’s a few: The Books We’re Reading – March 2019 Choosing Books – Reading Lists … Continue reading →

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