Homeschool Language Arts
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…
How to Know if Your Preschooler is Ready to Read?
Do you have a preschooler and wonder if your little one is ready to start reading? Looking for signs of reading readiness during the preschool years is a common hobby with homeschool moms. But,…
Early Literacy in Your Homeschool
Expert Interview on Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics Dr. Jaumeiko Coleman, Vice President of Early Literacy Impact at EVERFI, sat down with Marketing Specialist, Lilla…
February Free Homeschool Printables
The first month of the new year flew (or crawled, depending on your perspective) by, and here we are in February! Hopefully, your year is off to a good start. With winter in full swing, a great…
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…
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,…