My End-of-School “Whew!” Moment
Whew! It’s the end of school. Another homeschool year under our belts; another hard task finished. Read my end-of-school experience. It’s not what you think!
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2 Fresh Summertime Ideas for Writing and Literature
Today’s blog is a combination of two blogs. Want some fun writing activities for your kids this summer? Are you interested in your children reading literature this summer but don’t know where to begin? Check out these two articles.
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Snowflakes in Summer?
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS Hot, sweaty, summer days are filled with things you can’t do other times of the year, things like going on a beach vacation, weeding and harvesting, canning, swimming outdoors, catching fireflies, going camping, spending time with friends, and so on. So perhaps it makes no logical sense that this prompt is really…
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Summertime Bundle 1
SHARON’S BLOG Take a break from grading and give your 5th-12th grade students some fun, summer-themed topics to write about. There are five for your students and one article for you. It’s all about practical, real-life experiences you can turn into writing events. Here goes . . .
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Summertime Bundle 2
Summertime! The key word here is “enjoy.” Enjoy these fun and thought-provoking prompts and writing ideas. Enjoy their summery-ness. And enjoy that your 5th – 12th graders are writing but you are not grading! There are six prompts and prompt bundles waiting for your children and one article for you. Ready? Let’s go . ….
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Free Grammar Lesson from “Let’s Eat Fifi”
Grammar Lesson 16: When to use “I” and “Me” Song lyrics are notorious for misusing I and me. Here’s what I mean: I gaze into the starry skyAnd dream each night of you and I. This corny yet grammatical travesty happens so often that it barely scratches our ears any more. You already know when…
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3 Types of Poems for Poetry Month
SHARON’S BLOG Let’s give your students some practice in writing poetry! With these guided prompts, your students do not have to “sit down and write a poem” but will surprise you by creating something fun and maybe even memorable. Here goes . . .
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Symbols of Easter
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS Eggs have long been symbols of spring and of Easter. They represent new life and new beginnings. So does Jesus’ resurrection. Death has been conquered! There is new life in Jesus. You are hiding Easter eggs of various sizes for young children to find. Inside each plastic egg is a jelly bean…
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Focus on Easter with These 7 Spiritual Prompts
SHARON’S BLOGAre you looking for a way to focus your students’ minds and hearts on the meaning of Easter? Our special Easter prompts will help your students think deeply on the events and meaning of our dear Savior’s death and resurrection. These 7 prompts are arranged chronologically from Jesus’ Triumphal Entry through Thomas’s epiphany a…
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National Poetry Month: Do You Haiku?
April is National Poetry Month. What a wonderful time to try your hand at writing a poem! Haiku (high KOO) is a beautiful poem form that comes from Japan. It is usually about nature and can be spoken in one breath. Syllables are important in a haiku. Words can be broken into parts based on…
