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May. 29, 2020
Help! I'm Scared to Teach Math and Writing
Two subjects in particular can strike fear in a homeschool parent's heart: math and writing. You know they're crucial for your child's academic success. But you may doubt your ability to teach them well. Perhaps you struggled in these subjects … Continue reading
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Oct. 21, 2019
How to Create a Family Anthology of Your Child’s Creative Writing
I’ve been looking for a way to make the most of the stories, poems, jokes, and plays that my children write as part of their Sonlight Language Arts curriculum. We’ve always added them to homeschooling portfolios and stored them in … Continue reading
Oct. 9, 2017
Creative Writing: The Main Goal of All Language Arts Instruction
This is, perhaps, the main goal of all Language Arts instruction—the ability to put original thoughts down on paper or creative writing. But even here, different writing programs have opposite ideas about what makes for good writing. Some programs emphasize simplicity and clarity. Other programs emphasize flowery, dressed up … Continue reading
Apr. 12, 2017
Four Myths About Teaching Writing in Your Homeschool
How do we teach our kids to write well without killing their joy in the process? Beware these four myths about teaching writing that can frustrate our kids and keep them from loving to write. Myth #1: Good readers make good … Continue reading
