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3 Easy Steps for Teaching Your Child to Read

July 26, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Does the thought of teaching your child to read make your heart race? I’ll admit that my two biggest fears when we started homeschooling were the prospects of teaching my child how to read and of one day having to conquer algebra. After all, reading is the basis for everything in between! Homeschooling = A […]

Filed Under: Early Learning, Homeschool, Language Arts

The Story of Frida Kahlo

March 8, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Frida Kahlo, a biography book for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers is a beautiful, colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous artist. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures–just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books. Non-fiction is […]

Filed Under: History, Homeschool, Language Arts, STEAM

Essential Speed Reading Techniques

March 7, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Speed reading techniques are essential for high school and college success

More Efficient Speed Reading Essential Speed Reading Techniques: How to Become a Better, Faster Reader is the first book of its kind that I have actually seen results from. Rather than teaching “skimming and scanning” techniques, this little handbook teaches how to really speed up your reading, while reading each word: “It’s an advanced form […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts

10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading

September 24, 2018 by Anne Campbell 5 Comments

Tips for getting young readers excited about reading. Ideas for elementary homeschool teachers.

Whether you have a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic beginning reader, encouraging a love of independent reading will set them up for success. There are some easy things to get kids excited about reading. Check out our list of favorite tips! How to encourage independent reading 1. Read aloud to your children every day, even […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts

5 Ways to Get Your Student Writing Now!

August 6, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Is it a challenge to get your student writing? Creative writing develops valuable skills that help students with academic writing and critical thinking. For homeschool parents, it can seem like an uphill battle to get your student writing. If you're the parent of a reluctant young writer, the task is difficult. The summer is the perfect time to encourage your child to get creative. With a helpful start, your student can find a love for crafting stories.

Is it a challenge to get your student writing? Creative writing develops valuable skills that help students with academic writing and critical thinking. For homeschool parents, it can seem like an uphill battle to get your student writing. If you’re the parent of a reluctant young writer, the task is difficult. The summer is the perfect […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Language Arts

Grammar of Poetry

April 25, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Grammar of Poetry: homeschool language arts for grades 6-9.

Learn the Building Blocks of Poetry This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Grammar of Poetry is a 30-lesson course for middle school and early high school level students, with a suggested 1/2 academic high school literature credit. It is designed to be completed in one semester as part of a language arts […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School, Reviews & Resources

Stories to Tell: Learning from Oral History

April 2, 2018 by Anne Campbell 8 Comments

Oral history give students the opportunity to hear personal stories from living people and go beyond the who, what, why, when, and where.

Incorporating Oral History Into Your Curriculum As we move into the high school years in our homeschool, my son has begun to study modern history. Many curriculum companies save the twentieth century for later years due to the often harsh and more disturbing events that have occurred. While this is true, one advantage to studying […]

Filed Under: High School, History, Homeschool, Language Arts

Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero

March 19, 2018 by Anne Campbell 3 Comments

Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear her inspiring and miraculous story.

Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear […]

Filed Under: Field Trip, High School, History, Homeschool, Language Arts

Creative Writing with A Pirate’s Guide t’ th’ Grammar of Story

February 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

A strong grasp of creative writing grants students added confidence for all forms of academic writing they may face through their school careers.

Creative Writing for Pirates! This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Creative writing is an important part of language arts, but I talk to so many homeschool moms who have fallen into the trap of not teaching enough writing and feeling overwhelmed. The common reason is the difficulty of finding a curriculum that […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School, Reviews & Resources

How to Engage Middle Schoolers with the Writing Process (Freebie!)

January 26, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

How to engage middle schoolers with the writing process

When middle school rolls around, students discover that the writing process is a big part of their curricular demands, and not just for English class. History, science labs, and even fine arts courses require more writing as students enter the secondary years. Homeschool students begin doing more independent work in these years as well, and […]

Filed Under: Homeschool, Language Arts, Middle School

Early Chapter Books for Young Readers

May 8, 2017 by Anne Campbell 12 Comments

Our favorite summer chapter books for young readers. mylearningtable.com

Summer Book Choices for Young Readers This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. It isn’t easy to find really good chapter books for young readers. When a great book comes along, we tend to hold on to it and re-read it over and over again. Even though we continue to “do school” […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Homeschool, Language Arts

Which Version of The Odyssey Should I Read?

April 16, 2017 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

How do I choose which version of The Odyssey to read? This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you have been assigned The Odyssey to read for literature class, you may be wondering how to choose the correct version to read. Some things to consider are your reading experience, your reading […]

Filed Under: High School, Homeschool, Language Arts

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