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“Descriptive writing is an art form. It’s painting a word picture so that the reader […]
Problem: Your homeschooled child is a weak writer who doesn’t know how to make writing […]
Looking for resources that teach parts of speech in fun and engaging ways? Need some tools […]
Problem: Your children’s limited writing vocabulary inhibits ideas and contributes to weak stories, essays, and […]
When you help your kids love books and reading, you also give them the wings they […]
Homeschooling middle and high school kids carries an extra weight that isn’t nearly as evident when […]
Are your homeschool high schoolers ready for college-level writing? One test is whether they know […]
Are you teaching your homeschool children to choose strong words? Or do they tend to […]
Did you know you can help prepare your child to write by reading a picture […]
Expository writing is a kind of writing that’s used to inform. It’s the type of writing […]
In honor of National Poetry Month, I invite you to open up the world of poetry to […]
Do you have a creative writing center in your home? Don’t let the name fool […]
WriteShop is a homeschool writing curriculum that teaches children of all ages the building blocks […]
We know kids love WriteShop, but what about parents? To find out, we asked 20 […]
Have you ever put off a tough task only to realize it wasn’t as bad as you […]
From wordless books to favorite novels, your kids’ reading can provide a springboard to book-themed writing activities. […]
“My 8-year-old LOVES storytelling but HATES writing.” Sound familiar? One look at the blank page […]
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You’ve purchased your new WriteShop Junior curriculum and unboxed (or downloaded) all the goodies inside. […]
Writing across the curriculum is a phrase homeschoolers hear more and more. With many students […]
Problem: Your homeschooled child lacks confidence as a writer because of poor writing guidelines and vague […]
Teaching your kids to write is one of the most daunting tasks parents face. But […]
This article contains affiliate links for products we think your family will love! To encourage creativity and good habits […]
I’m excited to share one of our family’s favorite writing exercises—journal-style reports—where kids write first-person […]
Is it possible for editing to go from a hated or dreaded chore to something […]
Homeschooling through high school (especially teaching teens to write!) can feel scary and overwhelming. Do […]
My girls loved to write stories. In their free time, if their noses weren’t buried […]
Are you plagued by homeschool doubts? Your calling as a homeschooling mom flows out of […]
I love to offer helpful writing tips for homeschool teens! Because most of my blog […]
On frosty days, have you ever referred to winter as “harsh,” “kind,” or even “fickle”? […]
Today, let’s talk about ways you can use amusing objects as pointers to teach homeschool […]
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great time to engage your kids in […]
As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s natural to turn our thoughts toward gratitude and acts of […]
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When it’s time to choose a homeschool writing curriculum for 5th and 6th grade, how […]
You’ve just bought a workbook to use in your homeschool. Or maybe you’re eyeing an […]
This gift guide features awesome gift ideas for the book lover, reader, and writer in […]
Do you have a strong-willed writer or two? Focus on self-editing skills with these homeschool […]
You may think of writing as a hands-off subject: I shouldn’t have to model the […]
Your kids will love these hands-on homeschool writing center ideas! Homeschooling is all about flexibility […]
What is persuasive writing . . . … and why is it an important skill […]
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Math poetry—who would have thought? I’ve always been a big fan of writing across the […]
Every homeschooling parent hits the skids now and then — and that’s when the questions pour forth: Am […]
This article contains affiliate links for products your family might enjoy. What kid doesn’t love a good feature […]
Homeschool writing center ideas and activities can reinforce the composition skills you’re teaching through your […]
Has the boredom bug bitten your brood? Are you looking for a few ways to […]
Should you capitalize the title of a high-ranking government official? Depends on who you ask! To […]
Quick! Take this survey: Do your teenagers complain about having to edit and revise their compositions […]
By Misti Lacy Let’s get real for a moment. As I write this post, boxes […]
When apprentices work with a master craftsman or artist, they copy their master’s work. Consider […]
This post contains affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy. I can tell you that homeschooling […]
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links for products we recommend. A word bank is a list of words related to a […]
Welcome to Part 2 of our research writing series. In Part 1, we covered the […]
Writing can overwhelm the most rugged of homeschool students, which is why I often mention […]
Gifts for Book Lovers Here it is! A gorgeous literary gift guide suggesting 32 perfect […]
Too much writing freedom can make struggling writers feel adrift in the middle of the […]
A word bank is a place where kids can keep written words they’ve learned or […]
Word Banks for Fall and Thanksgiving Writing […]
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Every autumn, children love collecting leaves, acorns, squash, and especially pumpkins to decorate hearths, mantels, […]
Here are four fun persuasive writing prompts for high school students. Will your homeschool teens […]
Sunlit beaches, grassy hillsides, and old-fashioned gardens have inspired plenty of stories over the years. Give […]
Do you have a teen gourmet or budding chef in the house? Have any of your […]
Ready for an Awesome Poetry Roundup? April’s National Poetry Month, What’s a mom to do? […]
Whether the school year is zooming by or inching along like a snail, now may […]
This article contains affiliate links for products we think your family will love! A designated writing center in your […]
During this season of hearts and chocolates, here’s a fun way to spread some Valentine […]
This post contains affiliate links for books we think you’ll value. Invite your teens to choose […]
A Garden Analogy Your story is like a garden, and you, the author, are the […]
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In her memoir One Writer’s Beginnings, Eudora Welty invites us to ponder the connections between […]
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Let these writing prompts about the first Thanksgiving transport your family back to 1620, when the […]
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a special birthday, or “just because,” our newest gift […]
Looking for a holiday activity? Divert your kids by showing them how to write a Thanksgiving […]
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The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. Are your kids getting stir-crazy while you finish your […]
Each season brings the opportunity for fresh new writing experiences. These four creative writing prompts for autumn […]
Winding my way through a used bookstore last month, I came across a slim […]
Last year at this time, I showed you how to create a Thanksgiving acrostic poem. […]
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It can get pretty hectic around the house in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. […]
5 Fun Thanksgiving Writing […]