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Easy online writing for kids for a happy homeschooling year!

Online writing for kids can be a lifesaver when you homeschool several children. It encourages independent work and allows you to focus on the kids

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Awesome Imaginative Learning Projects Your Special Teen Will Love

All four of my children have some sort of learning difference, which means they need imaginative learning projects to succeed. The oldest two struggle with

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How to improve reading skills with LightSail

My younger son needs a little nudging when it comes to reading books. He is very picky. It is challenging to find books that he

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Easy to Use Curriculum to Make Teens’ Writing Better

Since I don’t believe in teaching little kids to write, we often do formal writing instruction a bit late. Narration and oral storytelling naturally lead

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Best Writing Websites for Kids with Imagination

Since my kids are all teens and young adults now, a lot of newer homeschooling moms (especially this past year! LOL) ask for my advice.

Fun Writing Activities Inspire & Teach Your Teens to Love Storytelling

Let me start by saying that I do not advocate teaching young children composition skills. Teaching young children how to write often has nothing to

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How to Teach Writing Skills to Older Kids

A writer is a person who writes about stuff. In order to write about stuff, you have to know stuff and do stuff. That sounds

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Homeschool Language Arts Resources You’ll Love

Reading and writing skills are top-of-mind for most parents, and we homeschoolers are no different. That’s why I compiled my favorite homeschool language arts resources

No cut and paste activities here!100 Ways to Motivate Kids offers challenging options for children ages 6 through 18 to engage with the world in relevant, creative ways. Dividing this guide by age group and subject area, Julie Polanco includes fresh ideas that help develop 21st century skills through fun, developmentally-appropriate experiences. In addition, 100 Ways encourages community involvement, a love for the environment, and an entrepreneurial spirit. No need to buy expensive kits or subscriptions; this pocket-sized book provides the same STEAM benefits at a fraction of the cost and includes the humanities, too!

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