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Teach homeschool teens to describe a place with vivid vocabulary
“Descriptive writing is an art form. It’s painting a word picture so that the reader […]
Help your homeschool child improve weak writing skills
Problem: Your homeschooled child is a weak writer who doesn’t know how to make writing […]
5 FUN homeschool grammar resources that teach parts of speech
Looking for resources that teach parts of speech in fun and engaging ways? Need some tools […]
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3 ways to help weak writers build a strong writing vocabulary
Problem: Your children’s limited writing vocabulary inhibits ideas and contributes to weak stories, essays, and […]
6 ways to help your kids love books & reading
When you help your kids love books and reading, you also give them the wings they […]
How to edit high school writing in your homeschool
Homeschooling middle and high school kids carries an extra weight that isn’t nearly as evident when […]
How to use direct quotes in essays | Homeschool high school
Are your homeschool high schoolers ready for college-level writing? One test is whether they know […]
Help young writers choose strong words with a pocket word bank
Are you teaching your homeschool children to choose strong words? Or do they tend to […]
How to choose & use picture books as a prewriting activity
Did you know you can help prepare your child to write by reading a picture […]
Expository essay prompts for high school | Homeschool essay topics
Expository writing is a kind of writing that’s used to inform. It’s the type of writing […]
5 fabulous features of children’s poetry
In honor of National Poetry Month, I invite you to open up the world of poetry to […]
Creative writing center | Homeschool writing activities for grades K-4
Do you have a creative writing center in your home? Don’t let the name fool […]
Is WriteShop a complete homeschool language arts curriculum?
WriteShop is a homeschool writing curriculum that teaches children of all ages the building blocks […]
20 reasons homeschool parents love WriteShop
We know kids love WriteShop, but what about parents? To find out, we asked 20 […]
Kid-Friendly Writing Warm-Ups That Spark Creative Writing
Have you ever put off a tough task only to realize it wasn’t as bad as you […]
Writing prompts about books for homeschool kids and tweens
From wordless books to favorite novels, your kids’ reading can provide a springboard to book-themed writing activities. […]
Paper plate story pocket | Homeschool writing activity
A paper plate story pocket makes a wonderful publishing tool. This fun craft is also […]
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How being a scribe is the answer when your child hates to write
“My 8-year-old LOVES storytelling but HATES writing.” Sound familiar? One look at the blank page […]
How to organize WriteShop Junior for a year of homeschool writing
You’ve purchased your new WriteShop Junior curriculum and unboxed (or downloaded) all the goodies inside. […]
Tips for writing across the curriculum in your homeschool
Writing across the curriculum is a phrase homeschoolers hear more and more. With many students […]
What to do when your homeschooled child lacks confidence as a writer
Problem: Your homeschooled child lacks confidence as a writer because of poor writing guidelines and vague […]
How to teach homeschool writing with confidence
Teaching your kids to write is one of the most daunting tasks parents face. But […]
Create a homeschool writing center
This article contains affiliate links for products we think your family will love! To encourage creativity and good habits […]
Creative ways to make editing fun for homeschool kids!
Is it possible for editing to go from a hated or dreaded chore to something […]
How to help your homeschool teen with high school writing
Homeschooling through high school (especially teaching teens to write!) can feel scary and overwhelming. Do […]
Free language arts activities & printables to do at home while school is cancelled
Have you found yourself unexpectedly homeschooling? We’ve gathered a bunch of free language arts printables […]
How to plan a story | Writing with kids
My girls loved to write stories. In their free time, if their noses weren’t buried […]
Homeschool doubts? A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
Are you plagued by homeschool doubts? Your calling as a homeschooling mom flows out of […]
5 writing tips for homeschool teens
I love to offer helpful writing tips for homeschool teens! Because most of my blog […]
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Describe winter as a person | Homeschool figurative language activity
On frosty days, have you ever referred to winter as “harsh,” “kind,” or even “fickle”? […]
How to write a Christmas story using the 5 Ws
“Write a story about celebrating Christmas.” Seems easy enough, right? But to your struggling writer, […]
Use pointers to teach homeschool writing to K-2nd graders
Today, let’s talk about ways you can use amusing objects as pointers to teach homeschool […]
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Homeschool writing curriculum for 5th and 6th grade | WriteShop Junior Book F
When it’s time to choose a homeschool writing curriculum for 5th and 6th grade, how […]
Can homeschoolers make copies from a consumable workbook?
You’ve just bought a workbook to use in your homeschool. Or maybe you’re eyeing an […]
27 awesome gift ideas for every book lover | Literary gift guide for all ages
This gift guide features awesome gift ideas for the book lover, reader, and writer in […]
Homeschool writing tips for teaching the strong-willed writer
Do you have a strong-willed writer or two? Focus on self-editing skills with these homeschool […]
How to model the brainstorming process with your homeschool child
You may think of writing as a hands-off subject: I shouldn’t have to model the […]
Hands-on homeschool writing center activities
Your kids will love these hands-on homeschool writing center ideas! Homeschooling is all about flexibility […]
How to teach persuasive writing in your homeschool
What is persuasive writing . . . … and why is it an important skill […]
Back-to-school essentials | Your quick-click guide for preschool to college
This post contains affiliate links for products we think your family will love. Read our full […]
4 things you’re {already} doing to raise a writer
Every homeschooling parent hits the skids now and then — and that’s when the questions pour forth: Am […]
6 writing prompts about movies | Homeschool middle school writing ideas
This article contains affiliate links for products your family might enjoy. What kid doesn’t love a good feature […]
Homeschool writing center ideas for elementary ages
Homeschool writing center ideas and activities can reinforce the composition skills you’re teaching through your […]
5 ideas for summer writing fun that homeschoolers love!
Has the boredom bug bitten your brood? Are you looking for a few ways to […]
Capitalizing titles of government officials | Homeschool grammar tips
Should you capitalize the title of a high-ranking government official? Depends on who you ask! To […]
Help your struggling homeschool teen embrace the writing process
Quick! Take this survey: Do your teenagers complain about having to edit and revise their compositions […]
12 ways to use technology to teach writing to tech-savvy teens
By Misti Lacy Let’s get real for a moment. As I write this post, boxes […]
How to model writing through conversation in your homeschool
When apprentices work with a master craftsman or artist, they copy their master’s work. Consider […]
High school research writing: Writing and revising
This post contains affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy. I can tell you that homeschooling […]
How to make word banks about nature
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links for products we recommend. A word bank is a list of words related to a […]
5 journal prompts about character qualities | Homeschool writing prompts
“Our character is much more than just what we try to display for others to […]
High school research writing: Topic and audience
Welcome to Part 2 of our research writing series. In Part 1, we covered the […]
When writing efforts fizzle
My child is a high school freshman, and thus far, our homeschool experience has not […]
Free printable Christmas story starter
Jingle is not your ordinary Christmas bell! This little bell has spent the last five Christmases in […]
Teach homeschool kids to identify common spelling errors
Writing can overwhelm the most rugged of homeschool students, which is why I often mention […]
50 Christmas memories journal prompts for your homeschool
When December rolls around, I’m always thankful for the seasonal traditions our family has built […]
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A Christmas story writing prompt word bank | Homeschool writing ideas
Word banks are great tools to help reluctant writers flesh out a story idea. Print […]
32 perfect gifts for book lovers young and old | Literary gift guide
Gifts for Book Lovers Here it is! A gorgeous literary gift guide suggesting 32 perfect […]
22 homeschool writing ideas for kids who say “I can’t think of what to write about!”
Too much writing freedom can make struggling writers feel adrift in the middle of the […]
Apple theme words | Homeschool activities for fall writing
Every autumn, children love collecting leaves, acorns, squash, and especially pumpkins to decorate hearths, mantels, […]
4 persuasive writing prompts for high school homeschool teens
Here are four fun persuasive writing prompts for high school students. Will your homeschool teens […]
4 story starters for young writers | Homeschool writing ideas for kids
Sunlit beaches, grassy hillsides, and old-fashioned gardens have inspired plenty of stories over the years. Give […]
Writing about food and culture | High school writing projects
Do you have a teen gourmet or budding chef in the house? Have any of your […]
Poetry roundup | 28 resources for teaching and writing poems
Ready for an Awesome Poetry Roundup? April’s National Poetry Month, What’s a mom to do? […]
What are your homeschool writing goals?
Whether the school year is zooming by or inching along like a snail, now may […]
Homeschool writing centers from Pinterest
This article contains affiliate links for products we think your family will love! A designated writing center in your […]
Make a valentine mailbox
During this season of hearts and chocolates, here’s a fun way to spread some Valentine […]
Narrative journal prompts for middle school
This post contains affiliate links for books we think you’ll value. Invite your teens to choose […]
Proofreading for style | Editing tips for homeschool teens
A Garden Analogy Your story is like a garden, and you, the author, are the […]
Writing prompts about giving | Middle school prompts
Christmas is a time for giving, but sometimes we can get so caught up in […]
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How learning to read life helps kids become better writers | Learning with Eudora Welty
In her memoir One Writer’s Beginnings, Eudora Welty invites us to ponder the connections between […]
Gift guide | 25 inspiring gift ideas for teens who love reading, writing, or poetry
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a special birthday, or “just because,” our newest gift […]
Expository essay topics for high school
Informative essays give teens a chance to thoroughly research, understand, and communicate a topic of […]
Gratitude lists for kids
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. Are your kids getting stir-crazy while you finish your […]
How listening can inspire a love of words | Learning with Eudora Welty
Winding my way through a used bookstore last month, I came across a slim […]
Writing prompts about fictional book characters
When children step into the world of books, the characters they encounter can seem as […]
5 summer writing activities from Pinterest
Looking for ways to keep your children {productively} occupied this summer without actually assigning schoolwork? Look […]
Children’s books and growing a reader
“Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to […]
7 tips for teaching free verse poetry
When you think of free verse poetry, do words like modern, unfamiliar, or even scary come to mind? It’s […]
4 ways kids can celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, so I’m posting a different poetry activity or tip list […]
Christmas Word Bank about Baby Jesus
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Journal prompts about literature | High school writing
This post contains affiliate links for books we think you’ll value. Using these journal prompts about […]
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