Reading & Writing

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Poetry Happens

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree….  Thus began an impromptu game at the dinner table one night, spurred by a conversation we were having about poetry. I don’t remember what started that conversation. It might have had something to do with a college class my oldest daughter is […]

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Literary Analysis Resources

When it comes to teaching literature, some homeschool families like to use curricula that comes complete with pre-determined reading lists, and comprehension and discussion questions. Other families like to choose their own books and corresponding literature guides for those books. But what if you want literary analysis resources with questions, activities and essay topics that

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Harcourt Reading, Grammar and Spelling Workbooks

These Harcourt reading, grammar, and spelling PDF workbooks are free to download:  Grade 1 Spelling Practice Grade 1 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Phonics Practice Grade 2 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Spelling Practice Grade 3 Grammar Practice Grade 3 Spelling Practice Grade 4 Grammar Practice (with answer key) Grade 4 Spelling Practice Grade 5 Spelling Practice

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Folklore, Fables, Myths and Tales

Incorporate fairy tales and folklore into your homeschooling with these free resources: Long Long Time Ago Stories for Children: Fables, folktales, fairy tales, myths and epics. Learn about these different types of tales, and read some well-know ones from around the world. Myths Legends and Tales: Online tutorial instructing on the purposes and characteristics of these

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