Category Archives: Elementary

Dec. 16, 2020

5 Reasons Not to Avoid Tough Topics with Your Kids

By Deana Wood

I’ve heard it over and over. I’ve even thought it myself. I remember specifically reading the book Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans from HBL D. As I was reading about human sacrifice, I remember looking over at my fourth grader and … Continue reading →

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Dec. 9, 2020

13 Ways to Change Your Child's Attitude Toward Copywork

By Deana Wood

Copywork...some kids love it. Some kids hate it. If your child is in the hate camp, you might be wondering how to make it more enjoyable for them. I’m here to help! Copywork doesn’t have to be a drudgery. It … Continue reading →

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Oct. 15, 2020

6 Remedies When Your Child's Spelling Is Not Up to Par

By Deana Wood

Has your child ever written a completely indiscernible sentence? Is their spelling so atrocious that you can’t even make out simple words? Has their spelling worsened since the never-ending spring break coronavirus quarantine and the subsequent shift to virtual schooling? … Continue reading →

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Oct. 14, 2020

6 Solutions When Your Child's Handwriting Is Not Up to Par

By Deana Wood

If your child is learning virtually this year, they are spending a lot of time on a computer, and you may be rightly wondering...What about their handwriting? Although technology invades much of our lives these days, I still firmly believe … Continue reading →

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Aug. 26, 2020

5 Ways to Step up Your History Game for a Budding Historian

By Jack Stewart

My enthusiasm for the subject of art withered during art classes at a public high school in England. It took years to reinvigorate it. Now that I'm a homeschool dad, I think quite a lot about how to avoid smothering … Continue reading →

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Jul. 10, 2020

100 Things Worth Memorizing with Your Child

By Veronica Soto

Young children tend to have great memories, and can often memorize things faster and easier than older children or adults.  This summer is a great time to work on memorizing key information with your child, as a way to keep … Continue reading →

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Jun. 16, 2020

Finally, an American History Curriculum for Kindergarten!

By Gina Munsey

This post was originally published as Finally, a Kindergarten American History Curriculum! on Oaxacaborn blog. It is reposted here with permission of the author, Gina Munsey. Does an accurate American history curriculum for kindergarten actually exist? A good homeschool history … Continue reading →

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