Wordsmith by Janie Cheaney is a creative writing course for 7-9th grades. Written to the child in a casual, humorous…
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Writing
Rod and Staff English
I was reminded again why we’ll be heading into our sixth year enjoying Rod and Staff English. Yesterday, third grader…
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Research in Increments
Research in Increments by Susan Kemmerer is a wonderful tool for your students who are learning to write a research…
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Story Starters
Story Starters by Karen Andreola is a life saver – for you and your children! Mom will never again have…
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A Reason for Handwriting
We started out this year with the intent to use a different curriculum for handwriting but, of course, life happens! …
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Teaching the Essay from Analytical Grammar
My oldest child is in 8th grade this year and is taking a Literary Analysis class for the first time. …
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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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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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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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Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History
Years ago, when we first started homeschooling, another veteran homeschooler recommended that I take a look at “the Greenleaf history…
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First Language Lessons and Language Lessons for the Very Young 1: A Comparison
It is confession time. We used First Language Lessons this year for our language study. We also used Language Lessons…
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Get Your Hands on Learning!
I have recently had the pleasure to read the first e-book by Kris, the widely read author of the blog…
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