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Practice, explore, learn! Helping kids enjoy the writing process

Practice, explore, play! Helping kids enjoy the writing process

April 10, 2017 //  by Caroline Starr Rose

Written by children's author Caroline Starr Rose As a former teacher, I’m well aware that writing isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Can I let you in on a little secret? It’s not always my thing, either. This is a strange confession coming from a children’s author, but an important one, I …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: writing

Becoming brave writers: A review of The Writer’s Jungle

April 10, 2013 //  by Lora//  14 Comments

Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae Last semester, I determined my third grade twins should do a writing project. I requested a paragraph from each about their history studies. Simple, right? A week later, we were all in tears and only after much angst did they eke out …

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Category: curriculumTag: brave writer, writing

Exploring Online Learning in our Homeschool

April 4, 2012 //  by Heather//  28 Comments

Written by Heather Bruggeman of beauty that moves I’m not sure I would have been a very good homeschooler fifteen years ago. You see, the internet is such a valuable, expansive place for us. I’m amazed nearly every day by the endless variety of resources available, both free and paid. We love …

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Category: curriculumTag: brave writer, science, writing

Relaxed Elementary Education (2011 Curriculum Fair)

May 13, 2011 //  by Renee//  30 Comments

Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY Ages of my children: 12, 10, and 8 Educational Philosophies I pull from: Leadership Education, Literature-Based, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling When Jamie first proposed this series I thought, "That will be easy to write. We don't use …

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Category: curriculumTag: charlotte mason, curriculum fair, elementary/grammar, getty dubay, handwriting, literature, math-u-see, unschooling, writing

Choosing Curricula for Multiple Students (2011 Curriculum Fair)

May 4, 2011 //  by Jessica//  48 Comments

Written by contributor Jessica Fisher of Life as Mom Ages of my children: 13, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 Educational Philosophies I Pull From: Classical, Charlotte Mason, Literature-Based I don't know if it's my academic background, my penchant for planning and dreaming, or my love of learning, but …

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Category: curriculumTag: apologia, classical, curriculum fair, saxon, tapestry of grace, teaching textbooks, writing

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