Category: How-To
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16 Tips: Build a Better Writer
16 of our best tips to help you help your child develop his writing … the natural way.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Dictation
Now that he is familiar with language and has been writing comfortably for some time, we can start dictation.
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5 Tips: Working at Home?
If you are considering working from home while home educating, here are 5 tips to consider to meet the needs of your family.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Copying
As he is copying, he is learning a variety of writing skills — spelling, grammar, mechanics, and how to correctly form sentences, phrases, and cohesive thoughts.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Narrating
Narrating employs all of the skills we use in writing — but without the pencil.
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6 Ways to Incorporate Geography
Geography the natural way by introducing a topic when it is most relevant. Tips and resources.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Reading
Most great writers are great readers. Reading, then, is crucial to pursuing language arts the natural way.
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Doing the BIG Thing
We may desire grand acts. However, true commitment lies in consistent, small, daily sacrifices for those closest to us.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Introduction
In this series we offer tips and ideas for implementing natural language arts elements in your homeschool, no matter what educational approach(es) you use.
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Scheduling by Principle: 3 Tips for Getting It Done
You can use any planner if you remember these scheduling principles.
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Interacting With Literature: Making Predictions
Making predictions is one way to develop reading skills. So grab the book you are about to read, and let’s make some predictions!
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Mentoring {Take #…I’ve Lost Count}
Mentoring is hard work. And it takes an investment, pouring our lives into the next generation.
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Don’t Expect Perfection — At First
Don’t expect perfection — at first. Good leaders give those they mentor room to make mistakes, room to grow.
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Productive Alternative to a Gap Year: Run a Business!
An alternative idea, a productive way to provide students with a leg up on both skills and life goals: have them run a business!
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: News Story
Easy-to-follow suggestions to prepare a news story.
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3 Ways to Choose Literature & Read Deliberately
3 Ways to Choose Literature & Read Deliberately. Of making books there is no end. 3 questions you can ask to choose well.
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10 Ways to Become a Better Editor of Your Child’s Writing
What if I don’t feel competent to edit my child’s writing? 10 ways to become a better editor.
