In a busy homeschool schedule, the first "subjects" to fall by the wayside are usually art, music, and other "extras." But a focus on the practical at the expense of the beautiful will rarely have the … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Easily Teach Art Appreciation
How-To
The Research Paper: 10 Steps to Writing One
Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research paper can appear daunting, but it doesn't have to … [Read more...] about The Research Paper: 10 Steps to Writing One
10 Steps to Build a Better Speller
We all know the drill: Memorize your weekly spelling word list, ace the test, promptly delete that information — sometimes permanently! If you were one of those students who could get A's in spelling … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Build a Better Speller
15 Ways to Improve Concentration
We have all seen it — we have all lived it! There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different. But when the days stretch into weeks, or months of … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Improve Concentration
Summer School for Mom {Free Guide}
We have updated and revitalized our free guide: Summer School for Mom — one of our favorites! And one that we have received quite a bit of positive feedback from. What are those ideas that are … [Read more...] about Summer School for Mom {Free Guide}
12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer
Over the years we have compiled and provided dozens of ideas to "keep 'em learning" over the summer months (see additional resources at the bottom). While some DIY Homeschoolers will choose to … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Keep Learning Over the Summer
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing. There are several benefits to … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
What is a Persuasive Essay? Just as it sounds, a persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer. It is similar to a news story in that the strongest most … [Read more...] about 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic
We've all been there. We are given an assignment: write about ____________. Of course, the topic is either something we know nothing about (and probably are not at all interested in) or the topic is … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic
Interacting With Literature: Cause & Effect
Part of life is understanding the principles underlying events. Students can develop their thinking and reading skills by interacting with literature to understand cause and effect. Simply stated, a … [Read more...] about Interacting With Literature: Cause & Effect
