Comments on: How we’re teaching our kids to read classically https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:03:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Jamie Martin https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-335574 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-335574 In reply to Allisson.

I think you’re right, Allisson! We’ve waited until “later” by many standards to introduce certain classics to our kids and it’s only been a benefit! Little House was really written for an 8-10 age group, and my kids adored it then. Go at your own kids’ pace. If you haven’t checked out Sparkle Stories, I bet your guys would love Martin & Sylvia!

]]> By: Allisson https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-335520 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-335520 My guys 6 & 5 year old were not big fans of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Edmund too scary), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (too depressing) or Little House (dared language and slow pace).

But they do love it when I make up stories and give them a “chapter” in the car or before bed. Their recall is amazing (surprising), and I challenge them if we are having a good day, or make it more lighthearted when we’re not. Plus they love to suggest plot points.

My kiddos are very sensitive and I’ve found that introducing some classics too early has turned them off to wonderful experiences. Hopefully that will change.

]]> By: Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppies https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-294553 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-294553 Fantastic array of books here 🙂

]]> By: Laura https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-282805 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-282805 This is really helpful. A timely reminder that just reading to my 3 and 1 year olds isn’t really “just” reading!

]]> By: Laura https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-282719 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-282719 This is great! We do phonics, too. After learning the letters and sounds, we made use of the “Dick and Jane” readers. My 5.5-year-old is coming along nicely on the readers, but is not yet to the point of venturing out to other books on her own. I’ve always read to her. I always knew that some day she would read lots of books without my help, but thanks for the encouragement to continue reading to her even then! I have always chosen a variety of books to read to her, including several that I knew were meant for older kids, but I knew she would understand well enough, such as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe or Indian Captive. I’m excited to see what other favorite books I can share with her next!

]]> By: Dani Rren https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-103899 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-103899 Thanks for all the great reading resourcesbyBeth. I nodded my head right along as I was reading! Reading aloud is a huge part of our day. After reading a part of teaching the Trivium, I made the goal (that they suggested) of reading aloud for 2 hours a day. We break it up, but we read at least 1 1/2 hours a day (history or science story in the morning, literature for fun before bed time). My son has an hour of reading time each afternoon as part of this ‘quiet time.’ Sometimes he will be usingan online reading program from http://educationalfun. It’s really a good online help in education and in teaching your child how to read while having fun.

Regards,
Dani Rren

]]> By: Kelly Brown https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-102198 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-102198 Thanks for the information. Teaching your child to read is very important to their future.

]]> By: sam https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-101468 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-101468 In reply to Beth.

Hi Beth,

I am struggling to get my 9 year old boy to read more often. It has alway been a challenge, although he can read grade 3 level books, he just needs so much pushing. Is there any guide as to how often grade 3 and 4 should read on a regular basis? Should their reading also be supplemented with comprehension questions?

Thank you,
Sam

]]> By: Beth https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-101410 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-101410 In reply to Sherlock.

That’s great, Sherlock! It’s so fun watching them read. 🙂

]]> By: Beth https://simplehomeschool.net/reading-classically/#comment-101408 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=28225#comment-101408 In reply to Jenny.

Thanks, Jenny!

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