A Curriculum Publisher
Proofreading Proofreading is important! It teaches students to identify problem areas in their writing. Once they know what mistakes they are making, they will eventually be able to avoid them. After students complete an essay, I assign this proofreading … Read More
I have written the following post for parents who would like an inside look at our educational choices which have resulted in our daughter earning a full-ride scholarship. To learn more about our experience, read below. Note: Since the publication … Read More
What is classical homeschooling? In a nutshell, it’s classical education at home! Modern Classical Homeschooling is based on a lecture Dorothy Sayers gave in 1947 at Oxford titled The Lost Tools of Learning. In it she spelled out her vision … Read More
This is a lesson from my 9th grade literate and writing class. The kids and I discussed the books and created an outline for the thesis. When we do this, the students brainstorm their own ideas. I don’t tell … Read More
Copywork is a tool many educators rely on. While it is one of the simplest educational tactics to use, many parents have questions about it. What is copywork? How do you choose what to copy? Most importantly, how do you … Read More
Helping children find their passion can be daunting. Passion–it’s an almost overwhelming interest in some endeavor. I believe everyone should have a passion. Parents and children. As an adult it’s somewhat easy to find that passion, but for children, finding … Read More
The Charlotte Mason Method The Charlotte Mason Method involves teaching writing via narrations, copywork, and studied dictation. It is extremely effective because it allows instructors to determine which skill a child may be lacking when it comes to writing. Some … Read More
Choosing a curriculum can be tough. Over the years, I’ve learned the type of curriculum that works best for my children. (And, as you can imagine, it’s different for each child.) When I am trying to decide which curriculum to … Read More
I have to preface this by saying that when my first two children were really young, video games were not an issue. We had none. As our family grew, we watched other members of our family play with them, and … Read More
Everyone needs an education. The goal, however, isn’t just a good education, but an excellent education. Whether an education is just good, or excellent, is entirely dependent upon whether the instruction is appropriate for the student. Education is … Read More