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Four Steps to Writing Essays That Stand Out

"My kids used to enjoy writing," you say, "but ever since we’ve focused on essays, they resist our lessons. Too many days, I’m tempted to skip writing completely." I pray I can return joy to your homeschool writing . . .

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Writing Demystified

He would not stop crying. He had probably been sitting at the dining room table for only fifteen minutes, but it felt like hours. It was a simple creative writing assignment—or so I thought . . .

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Easy Grammar Systems

Transform your students' grammar skills with the award-winning Easy Grammar® series by Dr. Wanda Phillips. Using the proven prepositional approach, Easy Grammar texts simplify instruction by removing prepositional phrases—making it easier for students to identify subjects, verbs, and ensure proper agreement. Additional resources include Daily GRAMS® Series (daily practice to reinforce grammar skills for various grade levels) and Easy Grammar Ultimate Series® (in-depth high school-level grammar lessons in manageable daily segments).

Watch engaging videos on Easy Grammar®, Daily GRAMS®, and Easy Grammar Ultimate Series® at www.easygrammar.com—designed to answer common questions from educators.

Fostering a Love of Language Arts

As a parent, fostering a love of the language arts may feel like a daunting task, but there are some easy tricks to help you successfully nurture a love of reading and writing. These can be adapted to work with any age and personalized to each child’s interest. The roadmap to . . .

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The Virtues of Copywork and Cursive

When homeschooling, it’s essential to avoid simply replicating traditional school methods at home. Instead, one should draw inspiration from the classical tradition, which shaped some of history’s greatest minds. Two often under-appreciated tools stand out for . . .

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Don’t Fall for Common Myths in Teaching Your Child to Read

Homeschooling parents need to know that, except in rare circumstances, they can teach their children to read. In the U.S. and Canada, there has been misinformation spread (often for financial gain), to promulgate incorrect beliefs. Take heart . . .

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4 Reasons We Should Read Old Books

Reading the classics is an essential part of education. My family used a literature-based homeschool curriculum, and I am so grateful that I grew up hearing and reading the classics. They were some of the books that influenced me the most deeply and taught me . . .

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Towers of Light Christian Resources

Towers of Light Read While Listening Bundles improve reading scores up to 4x in a single semester!

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