Elementary Homeschool
What If My Kid Hates Writing Part 3
Part 3 of a three-part series on handwriting Guest post by HollyonHandwriting How often I hear (and have said myself), “I want my kids to love learning!” But what’s a parent (teacher)…
SOS: A Life-Saver for Help with Spelling
Guest post by Orton Gillingham for All Spelling can be challenging for anyone, but throw in a word that makes no sense phonetically and it can throw students for a loop. The word might be…
Writing in a Winter Wonderland
Ah, chilly days and snowflakes, hot chocolate and good books, and a warm fire dancing in the hearth… But when you think of winter do you think of writing? Winter is a wonderful time to get…
Keep Your Children Learning This Winter!
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com Another fall season has gone by, and for some of you, the winter holidays and festivities mean a break from your regular homeschool routine. How can you…
Get Ready to Vote — for Writing!
Election Time! For homeschoolers, it’s an interesting addition to any social studies curriculum. You can learn more with your child about caucuses and political parties and electoral votes,…
What if My Kid Hates Writing Part 2
Part 2 of a three-part series on handwriting. Guest post By HollyOnHandwriting “For today’s journal entry,” the homeschool parent starts, “I want you to describe our nature walk.…
30 Encouraging Homeschool Quotes
Every homeschool parent can attest that there are times of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. We chose to homeschool so that we can do what’s best for our children...and some days, we wonder if…
The Power of Enthusiasm in Your Homeschool
Sponsored post by Time4Learning.com Have you ever noticed how contagious enthusiasm can be? You’ve witnessed it before: Parents cheering their children on during sporting events, fans screaming…
Prioritizing Homeschool Extracurriculars
One of the biggest concerns parents and students alike often have when it comes to homeschooling is extracurriculars. Your student isn’t going to be on the local public school sports team or…
What If My Kid Hates Writing Part 1
Part 1 of a 3-part series on handwriting. Guest post by HollyonHandwriting If a student is ever to enjoy the writing process, getting words on paper must be easy and automatic. If it is not,…