Homeschool Language Arts
How to Create Your Own Thematic Homeschool Unit Study
Are you looking for a fun and engaging homeschooling experience? (Aren't we all?) Unit studies are an exciting experience for kids. A unit of study focuses on one central theme, e.g. insects. …
May Free Homeschool Printables
Can you believe May is here and summer is just around the corner?! Whether you're winding down your homeschool year or preparing to continue forging ahead with your learning, hopefully, these…
Comprehension: A New Solution to an Old Problem
It’s been known for millennia that children love stories. As human beings, our brains are wired to receive information in this form. Stories help the reader form the emotional connection…
Give the Gift of Holiday Writing Fun!
Winter break is here! Can you keep your writing skills sharp while still having fun? Of course! Writing can even become something your children look forward to when you use engaging, creative…
31 Christmas Books to Enjoy this Season
Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday that we were headed back to school? This year has been challenging, but we look forward to the new year with hope and anticipation. But wait...the holidays…
Inspiring Your Writer Through the Holidays
When the holidays start approaching, do your children start getting antsy? If all they want to talk about is the holidays, vacation time, candy treats, and snow, then this is the perfect time…
Best Book Series for Kids
Do you have a child who loves to read? How about one who deigns to read? I am a firm believer that those who don't enjoy reading simply haven't found the right books, so we're here to help! As…
Using the Summertime to Build Background Knowledge
This post is sponsored by Time4Learning.com Imagine you are a third-grader, living your whole life in a high-rise apartment building in New York City. For school, you are asked to read Charlotte’s…
Seven Reasons to Keep Learning This Summer
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com When I started writing this, I was thinking about the reasons to keep “studying” during the summer. But after a while, I didn’t like the word “study.”…
The Write Way to Beat Summer Slide
As the “regular” school year ends, you may be ready to focus on taking some much-needed time off. While you’re thinking of ways to kick back and relax this summer, remember that to prevent…