Copywork should be easy. It should be related to the history lesson or pulled from the read-aloud selection. It can…
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All About Spelling
Spelling is one subject I’ve never enjoyed teaching. (And my son has never enjoyed learning.) This is probably because I’ve…
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Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons from IEW
After trying many different writing programs, I am using a writing curriculum this year with my 4th and 6th grade…
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Expedition Earth: A Journey Through God’s World
We love unit studies and were thrilled to be able to begin a trip around the world with Expedition Earth: A…
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Book of Time
Eldest girl was browsing her Tapestry of Grace notebook. “So it says here I’m supposed to keep a time line.”…
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My Access! Vantage Online Writing Course
My Access Home Edition is an online interactive writing program designed to be added to any curriculum seamlessly. You can…
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Hooked on French Program from Hooked on Phonics
Having taken French in high school and college, I couldn’t help but want to work on French with my children…
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AlphaTales are Fun for Phonics
One of my favorite book series to read to my younger children is the AlphaTales set by Scholastic. I found mine at…
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Writer’s Inc and Write for College Writing Handbooks
The GreatSource Education Group, a Houghton Mifflin Company, has produced a variety of academically useful and reliable handbooks. Chief among…
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Flat Stanley Unit
Often in our schooling, I find myself working hard to remember and actively teach our “middle” students! This year, we…
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Sew Teach Me Sewing Curriculum Review
Since my daughter is in 8th grade this year, I was eager to start some formal home economics classes with…
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Letter of the Week Curriculum Review
I have to admit that I am not able to be creative every minute of every day. I just do…
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