Learning to Read
Online Programs
Printables / Physical Programs
Online Resources
Handwriting
[Some info about prep for handwriting.]
Once children can write basic letters and numbers, and have a general idea of reading/spelling, there’s usually no need to have them just do worksheets over and over. You can combine handwriting practice with writing Scripture, writing letters or notes to family/friends, journaling, etc.
[Pre-handwriting]
Print Writing
Spelling
Vocabulary
A lot of vocabulary can be picked up and inferred from reading. If you would like something more formal, you could also have students keep a notebook where they write down new words and definitions they encounter each day.
For more focused training in vocabulary, see the resources below:
Grammar
Grammarland by M.L. Nesbitt
Reading
Choose good books
[It is getting harder to find good reading material nowadays.
Integrate with history and science.
Using Scripture.]
Public Domain Books
Nothing is 100% guaranteed to be good, but books for children published a while ago tend to contain better values (and less concerning content) than modern books.
Modern Books
None of the following site are perfect, [but they are helpful in determing if a book may or may not ]
