Homeschool Language Arts

DECEMBER 10, 2022

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…

DECEMBER 9, 2022

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…

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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,…

JULY 4, 2022

How to Teach A Toddler to Read

Are you wondering how to teach a toddler to read? Start by reading to your child every day. Teach them that books have meaning, are important, and most of all - fun! Encourage them to guess what…

MAY 6, 2022

Writing Book Reports: Elephants and Blind Beggars

Guest Post by Gabriel Morse “Ugh, why do I have to write about these people?”  “Who cares about book reports, anyways?” I have to admit I used to employ these stalling tactics…

MAY 1, 2022

May Free Homeschool Printables

We've all heard it said that April showers bring May flowers, and here we are enjoying the results of all the rain of the last month! Did you know that May is celebrated as Gifts of the Garden…

APRIL 21, 2022

Writing War or Peace?

Guest Post by Gabriel Morse Teaching our children how to write well can often seem more like a war than a homeschool classroom. The declaration of war from our children may arrive in the open…

MARCH 14, 2022

Homeschool Curricula For Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

When teaching a child with dyslexia to read, there are a few things to keep in mind, a specific dyslexia homeschool curriculum,  as well as some techniques to facilitate learning. First,…

MARCH 8, 2022

Tips To Inspire Homeschool Writing Styles

Now that a couple of months have passed, and you’ve gotten back into the rhythm of the new year, you might be noticing that your student isn’t always looking forward to his or her writing…

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Build Language Skills with Matthew Gollub

Help Your Children Excel in the Language Arts with Matthew Gollub Award-winning children's author Matthew Gollub has produced 18 picture books which together have garnered over 25 national…