Do you have a middle schooler in your homeschool? I do. Plus, I’ve already got one through the middle school years. I have found that grades 6-8 are kind of prepping kids for high school. They learn to work more…
When I was a classroom teacher, many of the teachers used writing prompts with kids throughout the year. We did this because our school district always had a spring writing prompt. Kids were assigned a topic and had to write…
I remember snippets from high school classes. Some I remember fondly, while others…well, you know how it is. One memory I carry with me even today is from my freshman English class. We studied Greek and Latin morphemes. I never…
Reading is an essential skill kids need to learn. It is hard, though, when you have a child, in which reading doesn’t come easy. I don’t have struggling readers, but you can bet I worked with many as a former…
Summertime! It is honestly my favorite time of year. I LOVE summer. There are hot days, fun outdoor activities to do, and just so much fun with kids. Even though we homeschool year-round, we do find time for fun. This…
Let your kids have a great summer, but don’t let them lose their reading skills either! Keep your kids reading this summer with a bit of incentive with these cute Summer Reading Bookmark Trackers. Why? Many kids love a little…
Have you discovered YWAM Publishing and their Heroes of History series? If not, you really need to check them out. Over the past few weeks, my son and I have been reading Heroes of History: Alan Shepard Higher and Faster…
Hello everyone, E here! Today I will share an amazing book series for tweens and teens called the Half Upon a Time Trilogy. The books in the series are Half Upon a Time, Twice Upon a Time, and Once Upon…
Over the past few weeks, my daughter and I have been looking over a handbook for writers. My girl loves writing, especially creative writing. However, now that she is coming to the end of her 8th-grade year, she works a…
Ah, winter. People usually fall into one of two camps — they either adore the snow and hot chocolate… or they quietly count the days until spring. I’ll be honest. I’m not always a winter fan. But kids? They often…