Hello parents and teachers,
I have been busy with so many projects I can’t seem to keep up. But God is faithful and helps me find time to write and draw—my favorite things to do. So many of you have written for my help. I love hearing from you and love helping. I would love to meet all of you personally and sit down and chat a while. Writing is one of my passions.
If you have questions or comments about any of the activities on this website, I would love to hear them. If there is anything about teaching a child to read you
would love addressed, please ask away. If I don’t have the answer, I will try and get an answer for you.
I hope you will keep in touch and let me know when your children or students learn to read. Please contact me at mailto: jaybcain@gmail.com or write to me at:
2201 Heritage Place Drive NW,
Cleveland, TN 37312.
God bless you,
Betty Ward Cain
I have been busy with so many projects I can’t seem to keep up. But God is faithful and helps me find time to write and draw—my favorite things to do. So many of you have written for my help. I love hearing from you and love helping. I would love to meet all of you personally and sit down and chat a while. Writing is one of my passions.
If you have questions or comments about any of the activities on this website, I would love to hear them. If there is anything about teaching a child to read you
would love addressed, please ask away. If I don’t have the answer, I will try and get an answer for you.
I hope you will keep in touch and let me know when your children or students learn to read. Please contact me at mailto: jaybcain@gmail.com or write to me at:
2201 Heritage Place Drive NW,
Cleveland, TN 37312.
God bless you,
Betty Ward Cain
About Betty Ward Cain
Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. Mrs. Cain taught kindergarten students for 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.
Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today. The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church.
Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed.
Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is in the 8th grade this year. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is in the 6th grade this year. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy is 8 years old going on 29. He is in second grade this year. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.
Madelin, Sophie and Sammy were baptized just recently which thrilled their parents and grandparents. They are growing into such graceful, loving, Christian young people.
Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today. The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church.
Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed.
Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is in the 8th grade this year. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is in the 6th grade this year. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy is 8 years old going on 29. He is in second grade this year. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.
Madelin, Sophie and Sammy were baptized just recently which thrilled their parents and grandparents. They are growing into such graceful, loving, Christian young people.
Articles by Betty Ward Cain
Betty Ward Cain has written several articles to help parents and teachers. She loves to help others. If there is an issue you would love for her to address or if you have questions, please fill out the form below. You can request the Vowel Story with the same form (see the article "Answering a Mother's Questions".)
Make the Room conducive to learning
Find a quiet, well-lit space in your home to use for learning. A special room would be ideal, but not necessary. A friend of mine used a tree house.............................more
Every Child Deserves to feel successful
No matter what skills a child has or doesn’t have, they need to feel successful. It is important to build a child’s self-esteem and help them feel good about learning. Give them games..................................more
Phonics comes first
There has been a lot of controversy about should I do phonics or should they learn sight words or where do I start. When I taught kindergarten I found that beginning with phonics and then adding in the sight words to be the best way.........................more
Now we're ready to read
Now that the student has mastered the sounds of the letters, they are ready to begin to decipher words—read. This is one of the easiest and hardest skills to master. Some students just take off and fly at this point....................................more
Kindergarten......A Most Important Grade!
Kindergarten is one of the most misunderstood grades, but a very crucial one. Many adults have the idea that children only play in kindergarten. I once had that opinion myself……..before I became a kindergarten teacher...................................more
Answering A Mother's Questions
These are excerpts from a conversation I had with a mother who was home schooling her child. I gave her some practical ideas and thought you might benefit from some of my answers:
SUSAN: I am homeschooling my daughter...of course, she's only three and a half, but I started doing preschool with her over a year ago and she's on to kinder. work right now. I'm going to have to take a break with her and study music, or something...I'm running out of things I think she's ready for! :)
But I love it, and will continue to do it. I know a few people doing the virtual school, but I plan on doing traditional home schooling.
What subjects and grades did you teach?
By the way, I loved school...really...and I love talking to teachers!
BETTY: I taught kindergarten for almost 30 years. (My first year was in 2nd grade and then I switched to kindergarten.) I loved this age. They are so eager to learn and there is so much to help them with at this age. People who didn't understand kindergarten thought we just played all day............................................more
SUSAN: I am homeschooling my daughter...of course, she's only three and a half, but I started doing preschool with her over a year ago and she's on to kinder. work right now. I'm going to have to take a break with her and study music, or something...I'm running out of things I think she's ready for! :)
But I love it, and will continue to do it. I know a few people doing the virtual school, but I plan on doing traditional home schooling.
What subjects and grades did you teach?
By the way, I loved school...really...and I love talking to teachers!
BETTY: I taught kindergarten for almost 30 years. (My first year was in 2nd grade and then I switched to kindergarten.) I loved this age. They are so eager to learn and there is so much to help them with at this age. People who didn't understand kindergarten thought we just played all day............................................more
Teaching Preschoolers
There are so many ways to prepare preschoolers for starting school. Learning can be fun. Making the child feel they are playing a game will help them to enjoy learning so much better. Learning can take place anywhere and at any time you and your child are together. Nature is the place to start with preschoolers.......................................more
