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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Journal-style reports for homeschool kids | Writing about history or nature
I’m excited to share one of our family’s favorite writing exercises—journal-style reports—where kids write first-person […]
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 […]
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 […]
Describe winter as a person | Homeschool figurative language activity
On frosty days, have you ever referred to winter as “harsh,” “kind,” or even “fickle”? […]
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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12 Thanksgiving writing prompts for homeschoolers
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great time to engage your kids in […]
Writing prompts about gratitude
As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s natural to turn our thoughts toward gratitude and acts of […]
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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 […]
Writing math poetry with homeschool teens
Math poetry—who would have thought? I’ve always been a big fan of writing across the […]
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 […]
High school research writing: Topic and audience
Welcome to Part 2 of our research writing series. In Part 1, we covered the […]
Teach homeschool kids to identify common spelling errors
Writing can overwhelm the most rugged of homeschool students, which is why I often mention […]
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 […]
Fall and Thanksgiving word banks
A word bank is a place where kids can keep written words they’ve learned or […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Writing prompts about the first Thanksgiving
Let these writing prompts about the first Thanksgiving transport your family back to 1620, when the […]
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 […]
How to write a Thanksgiving acrostic poem
Looking for a holiday activity? Divert your kids by showing them how to write a Thanksgiving […]
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Gratitude lists for kids
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. Are your kids getting stir-crazy while you finish your […]
Creative writing prompts for autumn
Each season brings the opportunity for fresh new writing experiences. These four creative writing prompts for autumn […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving acrostic poem: I am thankful
Last year at this time, I showed you how to create a Thanksgiving acrostic poem. […]
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5 {fun} Thanksgiving writing prompts for your homeschool
It can get pretty hectic around the house in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. […]
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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 […]
4 ways kids can celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, so I’m posting a different poetry activity or tip list […]
Journal prompts about literature | High school writing
This post contains affiliate links for books we think you’ll value. Using these journal prompts about […]
I don’t know what to write about! {26 writing ideas for kids}
This article contains affiliate links for products we think your family will enjoy. Mom, I don’t know what to […]
Valentine’s Day writing activities
When all else fails, you can usually extract some decent writing from your children when […]
College prep 101: Take deadlines seriously
Imagine a student telling his college professor: “Could I have another week? My sister was […]
College prep 101: Create a quiet workspace for teen productivity
If you think your teens are easily sidetracked now, just wait! When they head off to college, […]
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Why self-editing is hard for kids … and how to make it easier!
I hear it all the time. We’re having self-editing issues. For some reason, my children […]
3 ways to spice up a homeschool field trip writing assignment
For homeschoolers, any season is field trip season. When the weather is pleasant, we can […]
Helping young writers capture and organize their thoughts on paper
Primary students are usually overflowing with thoughts. But during homeschool writing lessons, it can be […]
Travel Journal Prompts
If your family will take a vacation this summer, there’s no better time to start […]
July 4th writing prompts in a jar
IT’S SUMMER. Your kids would rather ride bikes, toss a baseball, and run through the sprinklers than […]
3 writing activities pre-writers will love {free printable}
This post contains affiliate links for products we’re confident your family will love! When children aren’t […]
40 clever gifts for readers, writers, and word nerds
Don’t you love when you find that perfect gift … something meaningful, quirky, or completely out […]
11 ways to celebrate Write to a Friend month
Like all other months, December has its share of oddball holidays to celebrate. You can dust […]
Writing prompts about thankfulness
It’s important to instill thankfulness into our children, for it’s a character quality that keeps […]
10 fall journal prompts for young students
This post contains affiliate links. Most children in kindergarten and first grade aren’t ready to write paragraphs. […]
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Family Fun with Boardless Scrabble
This post contains affiliate links for products we’re confident your family will love! Pre-writing activities disguised as games make […]
Mother’s Day writing activities for kids {psst … hint, hint}
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Time for breakfast in bed, roses, homemade cards, and […]
Build writing skills with word games and puzzles
This article contains affiliate links for products we’re confident your family will love! Today is National Scrabble Day, […]
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Make a conversation journal with your child
This post may contain affiliate links for books we recommend. After a busy week in the classroom, […]
38 creative gifts for book lovers and writers
I’m sure you can think of several friends and family members who are especially fond […]
Taking the tears out of copywork
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This article contains affiliate links for products we’re confident your family will love! Whether you school […]
Adventures Await during Children’s Book Week
This article contains affiliate links for books we’re confident your family will love! Today marks the […]
Kids can learn by teaching others!
This article contains affiliate links. I’ve been writing and blogging for a while now. Yet no […]
Fun with palindromes
WORDPLAY and word games can reenergize kids who feel bogged down with school work. If […]
Feel like a homeschool failure? A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
“I feel like a homeschool failure.” How often do we try to measure our homeschooling […]
Write letters to Santa, or make birthday cards for Jesus
NOW that the Christmas season is here, postal workers and volunteers around the world are […]
10 gifts for grammar geeks and writers
Gifts for grammar geeks are here! Do you find yourself fretting about what to buy […]
You can’t teach writing! A Screwtape Letter for the homeschool mom
“You can’t teach writing.“ Perhaps you’ve heard whispers of lies such as this one. Doubts about your […]
This short {brief, concise} history of synonyms will entertain your teens
If you’ve taught writing for awhile, this scene might sound familiar: Mom: Let’s replace some of those […]
Celebrating Children’s Book Week
THIS week, May 13-19, is Children’s Book Week. It’s the perfect time to revisit old […]
Poem in Your Pocket Day
This article contains affiliate links for books I’m confident your family will love! Poem in Your Pocket […]
The magic of 3
Learning specialist Kendra Wagner joins us today as a guest blogger. The Magic of 3 […]
Motivating young writers with author success stories
I’m pleased to welcome Samantha Gray as a guest blogger today! Writing is a difficult task. Teaching […]
5 narration activities for homeschool pre-writers
Many of you have children who are pre-writers. Their busy young minds are bursting with ideas, […]
Experiencing poetry with children
I’m excited to welcome Mystie Winckler as a guest blogger today as we continue celebrating […]
Apostrophes and plural family last names
Do you have a pet peeve? You know, those annoying little things that don’t seem to […]
Encourage thankfulness: Part 2
Last time, I gave some suggestions for cultivating gratitude in children’s hearts in Encourage Thankfulness: […]
Encourage thankfulness: Part 1
It’s almost Thanksgiving. Around the country, we’ll soon be picking up our turkeys, baking pies, chopping […]
More writing center activities for your homeschool
For a well-rounded writing approach, many homeschoolers use both a formal writing curriculum and fun […]
30 days of gratitude | Gratitude journaling for families
The word “writing” can strike fear in young hearts because children tend to associate it […]
Book reviews: Betsy-Tacy and Betsy-Tacy and Tib
This article contains affiliate links for books we’re confident your family will enjoy. I’ve always been a reader. As […]
Christmas Word Bank | Jesus Is Born
Here’s another holiday word bank to help inspire your children to write. This time, as they […]
6 Thanksgiving writing ideas for homeschool kids
Looking for a few last-minute Thanksgiving writing ideas for kids to occupy your antsy children? Try […]
How to become your child’s pen pal
Does your reluctant writer hate journaling (or writing in general)? Do you need a way […]
A Peek at WriteShop Primary
Are you ready to learn more about WriteShop Primary? First, the program is geared to children […]
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