Getting children to write is not easy. Moreover, it is more difficult when they have to use their second language….
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Middle School
Finding Good Books with The Classical Reader
Reading good books together is a cornerstone practice of our homeschool. Reading together gives our children a deep well of…
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Using Creek Edge Press Task Cards to Develop Independent Learners
As home educators, we strive to develop traits of independent learners. Tasks cards are a wonderful stepping stone for elementary and middle…
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IEW – Student Writing Intensive Level C
Most of us will agree that to be able to write is a skill of great importance to have in…
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Learning With The Movies
A few years back I created a history course for my teen using a textbook as a spine and then…
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Tapestry of Grace – An Update
More than five years ago I shared with you that Tapestry of Grace was the homeschooling fit for our family….
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Games for the Classroom or Homeschool Co-op
Before I was a mother, I worked full-time in the public schools as a science specialist. Now that I am…
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All in One Writing Focused Language Arts Curriculum
Teaching writing in homeschool can definitely be overwhelming. However, Apologia’s Debra Bell has a brand new curriculum, Writers in Residence,…
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Tapestry of Grace Through the Years
I think the biggest learning curve with homeschooling is finding what works best for your family. Fortunately, for our family,…
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A Time to Plant: Rod and Staff Reading Series
Reading should be done naturally and I completely agree with that. The problem is that my children don’t like reading…
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In The Hands Of A Child :: Horses
To encourage independent learning when my girls were younger, I would buy a ‘In The Hands Of A Child’ lapbook and…
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Building Writers with Faltering Ownership
A couple years ago, I was struggling to find a language arts curriculum that was both engaging and complimentary to…
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