Originally Posted by Portia
Reading everything on site in your environment is an excellent way to support his teaching. It will provide a variety of reading levels. The added benefits are that he will learn about the things that are likely to impact him the most. Being aware of the warning signs and such also helps provide a safety confidence, which is important to someone establishing a sense of identity and independence.

For fun, you could make silly sentences or poems with word magnets. Chose some words each week and see where your creativity takes you. Here is an example:

http://www.amazon.com/First-Words-M...&sr=8-1&keywords=magnetic+words+for+kids

There are lots of these types of things floating about. It is just an example, not a recommendation for the product.

Portia, you always make such thoughtful comments, and you're so patient when I sound like a broken record. Thank you! I like the silly sentences idea--I think DS would appreciate the zaniness.

What is to give light must endure burning.