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2nd Grade Books List

The Most Amazing 2nd Grade Books!

What are the best 2nd grade books for kids to read? By the beginning of second grade, most kids are well on their way to fluent, comfortable reading! Thankfully, for the majority of children, the days of struggling letter-by-letter to sound out the words are over. Whew! Most second graders are confident, comfortable readers who …

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What is a Running Record

What is a Running Record & Why You Should Use It

You can figure out your child’s reading level at home yourself with a casual assessment called a running record.  Elementary school teachers frequently use running records to spot-check student progress quickly throughout the year.  You can even download a free simple running record form here to get started and I’ll walk you step-by-step through the …

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Workboxe my #1 homeschool organization hack

My #1 Homeschool Organization Hack: Workboxes

Workboxes for Homeschool Organization From the very beginning of our homeschool journey, I knew I would need some solid homeschool organization or we would all go crazy!  When I asked around, I heard lots of great homeschool organization ideas like checklists, color-coding, timers, and special shelves to hold books.  That’s when I stumbled across the …

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