IEW, or Institute for Excellence in Writing has a top of the line writing course called Teaching Writing, Structure and Style. It is a DVD based writing program by Andrew Pudewa that teaches you how to teach writing to a child of every age. I've used IEW since 2004 and I've taught co-op classes and small groups in my home, giving me a lot of experience with this writing program. (I'm an … [Read more...] about Institute for Excellence in Writing Review
Teaching With Tapestry of Grace
Come to a convention workshop online! Author Marcia Somerville will give you the exact same 45-minute introduction to the award-winning curriculum, Tapestry of Grace that she gives at conventions all over America, but you can participate from home via this webinar. Marcia will talk for about 45 minutes, and then take questions for 15 minutes. (To ask questions, you will need the use of a USB … [Read more...] about Teaching With Tapestry of Grace
We are moving things around a bit
Pardon our dust as we are sprucing up the site. Please have patience while we get everything in its proper place so that you can find what you need easily. You can go to Graphically Designing to see who is making this site beautiful. She's the best! … [Read more...] about We are moving things around a bit
Meet Me At The Corner & Robert Sabuda Pop Up Books: A Review
We got an amazing pop-up book for Christmas from Big Sister Snail (we are known as the snail family at The Snail's Trail). who is in college. It is called The Chronicles of Narnia Pop Up Book by Robert Sabuda. It is absolutely the best pop-up book I have ever seen. It is so amazing that it stays high up on a shelf and can only be read with Mommy or Daddy Snail. It has become very special to us. … [Read more...] about Meet Me At The Corner & Robert Sabuda Pop Up Books: A Review
Just Write, a Creative Writing Program
Just Write "Just Write" is a writing program for the elementary years. There are four levels taught. Each level is taught over one year. It is a workbook type program. It is a creative writing program that is easy to teach program with very little preparation. This is one program my children have truly enjoyed. This program does not kill the joy of writing as some programs can do. For my own … [Read more...] about Just Write, a Creative Writing Program
New to Homeschooling?
The Homeschool Diner's click-o-matic guide to choosing a homeschool approach may be just what you need if you are not sure as to which direction you need to head in. You can click here to get there! The Click-O-Matic approach to looking at curriculum may help you find just what you've been looking for! If you see descriptions that match your student -- take a look at the approaches recommended … [Read more...] about New to Homeschooling?
The Curriculum Choice
Choosing the right curriculum is tricky. Are you new to homeschooling or are you thinking about educating your children at home? Or, are you searching to find that perfect fit to add to your school? I'm compiling a list of homeschool reviews that should help you find the right fit for your ecclectic homeschool. Visit often, as new reviews will be posted weekly. In the future there will be … [Read more...] about The Curriculum Choice