I sent Norah to our neighbor's house with some chocolate chips cookies one weekend afternoon. I like to share baked good with our neighbors because that ensures we don't eat the entire batch ourselves. I was hoping Norah would come home empty handed for once, but no, Mrs. Cheryl always insists on giving something in return. I looked out the window and here Norah comes, walking across the street with two pumpkins filled to the brim with gifts and goodies for her and Avril. Unbelievable! It looks like Mrs. Cheryl has been working on these for a while, just anticipating Norah's next visit. Our neighbors are such a blessing to us!
"...the child should have a set time everyday to read for fun. Begin with half an hour for first graders, and build up to an hour of reading time daily... This is an important part of the child's education: it improves his reading skills, teaches him the habit of sitting still with a book, and reminds him that reading is fun... free reading ought to be spent on literature at or slightly below the child's present reading level so that he can simply enjoy himself. The easier reading will help him increase his speed." The Well Trained Mind: The Guide to Classical Education at Home by Jessie Wise and Susan Wise Bauer
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