Reading & Writing Posts
Do you do book reports with your kids? This guide explores both conventional and more creative approaches to book reporting, complete with free downloadable resources to make implementation a breeze. Read on to view the advantages of using book reports in your homeschool. Or jump straight to the free resources. Educational Value of Book Reports […]
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Graphic novels are an often-overlooked resource that can enhance your reading curriculum and offer a fresh approach to literacy. These visually rich narratives combine text and illustrations to create engaging stories that cater to diverse learning styles and interests. What Exactly Is a Graphic Novel? When talking about graphic novels in education, it’s a reference
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Writing a composition or essay can feel overwhelming to many kids. To make writing assignments less intimidating, you can break them down into smaller steps. A good approach is to start with writing words or sentences first, and then progress to writing paragraphs. This post offers tips for writing paragraphs as a helpful intermediate step
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Questions, questions, so many questions. Take advantage of your kids’ natural curiosity and satisfy that seemingly insatiable hunger for knowledge with interesting question and answer books designed specifically for them. The question and answer format is inherently engaging, breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized queries, and providing clear, concise explanations. Young readers can explore a
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During our family’s time homeschooling, regular trips to the library were among our favorite activities. The kiddos would each return home with an armful of books spanning topics from A to Z. While some were purely for entertainment, others helped to build knowledge about the world. They learned content in all the major subjects without
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Dive into the captivating narratives and unique perspectives of noteworthy individuals through biographies for students. From inventors and explorers to activists, artists, and leaders, these stories inspire with tales of resilience and discovery, and showcase the power of positive contributions to the world. There are a variety of biography series that are written specifically for
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Despite the fact that we are now living at a time when generative AI tools can be easily prompted to complete writing assignments for our kids, it’s still a good idea for kids to develop and improve writing skills. Good communication skills, critical thinking, and independent thought are all human attributes that writing helps to
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Need some essay writing tips for your middle- and high-school age students? The following is a list of the most common types of essays designed to help develop critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. Included with each essay type are graphic organizers that provide a framework for structuring information; writing prompts for practicing specific essay
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Looking to improve your child’s reading skills? Try implementing these reading comprehension strategies with some free resources. Comprehension Questions – Worksheets & Workbooks Answering questions after reading a text can help readers: There are a number of free sites where you can print out or access online short reading passages with comprehension questions for a
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As a supplement to your existing grammar curriculum, the free grammar resources listed here for grades 1 – 12 include sites to help you teach grammar lessons (through instructional videos or text tutorials), and materials for practicing the skills learned (through online exercises or traditional workbooks). Some of the resources also include assessments like quizzes
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