I designed this literature study for my 6th and 8th grade boys who love Doctor […]
Explode the Code: A Sample Lesson
I’ve used Explode the Code with all of my children. Although reading tended to come easy to […]
Phonics: A Tale of Two Learners
Once upon a time my oldest child was in Kindergarten. He did not like phonics. […]
Combining Multiple Language Arts Resources into a Cohesive Plan
As eclectic homeschoolers, it is common for me to take bits and pieces of one […]
Picture Books as Reading Books: 3rd-5th Grade Level
As I was considering which chapter books would work best as readers for my daughter […]
Word Play: Fun with English Unit Study
English is full of beautiful and interesting nuances. When I sat down with […]
Classic Literature for Middle School
Back when I started homeschooling, we had a historical fiction reading emphasis. While that has […]
Blogs for Kids
Blogging is a great way for kids to practice their writing. I started a blog […]
300 Picture Books to Read Aloud in Preschool and Kindergarten
When my daughter was young, I would grab some picture books off the library shelves […]
Using Classic Books to Learn Vocabulary
When my oldest child was in second grade, we changed our reading focus. I had […]