#LANGUAGE ARTS
Wait, What!? Tricky Words Explained
Sponsored by Time4Writing.com The English language is complex, no doubt about it. Hidden among the thousands of common words we use every day, lurk some of the most troublesome. There are…
Literature: the Book, the Place, and the Pen
I could have never dreamt that there were such goings-on in the world between the covers of books, such sandstorms and ice blasts of words. Dylan…
Homeschool High School Language Arts
Research papers, classic literature, critiques, essay writing, grammar, and college prep vocabulary are all part of a high school language arts course of study. At its core, it’s very…
5 Common Mistakes Made In All Homeschool Essays
Guest post written by Grace Carter Writing an essay is a good way for your child to think about a subject and develop a solid understanding of it. It also helps develop good writing skills…
Spotlight On: Language Arts
Does the thought of homeschooling language arts make you cringe? For many parents, this is the one subject they either excel at or despise. It’s so all-encompassing which means it’s important…
Guest post sponsored by Time4Writing.com You know that feeling where you turn around twice, and your infant is suddenly walking and talking? Then you turn around again a couple times, and…
The Cost of Low Literacy to the Nation
Did you know that the U.S is the only country (out of 30) where the current generation is less educated than the previous generation? Literacy rates are down, and this fact has a huge impact…
Best Series for Starting Chapter Books
Few mental images can create a feeling of warmth and love as much as a parent reading to his or her child before bedtime. As your children grow, both you and your children can easily make the…
How to Teach Sight Words
English contains over a million words – more than any other language. Out of that vast number, there is a very small, unique group made up of only 100 commonly used words. They are…