The holiday season, filled with parties, decorating, shopping, baking, and crafting, is the perfect time to add variety to your daily homeschool writing curriculum. 25 days of writing for the holiday season is a list of specific writing prompts and tasks to inspire your children to try out different writing genres and topics. Some of […]
How to Write an Acrostic Poem
Teach your child how to write an acrostic poem as a simple introduction to the world of poetry. In this poetry form, kids get to play with words without the added pressure of rhyming lines. Kids of all ages can enjoy writing an acrostic poem. What is an Acrostic Poem? An acrostic poem is a […]
Tips for Creating a Positive Writing Atmosphere
Do your kids looked forward to writing? Are you finding it difficult to teach writing because your kids don’t like it? If so, this article is for you. We’ll talk about tips for creating a positive writing atmosphere in your homeschool, so that writing time becomes a highlight of your day. Provide a comfortable physical […]
Does Pencil Grip Matter?
Does Pencil Grip Matter? Over the years in the classroom I saw a lot of handwriting that was less than ideal. Some kids had poor pencil grips. Was there a correlation? Does pencil grip matter? I assumed pencil grip played a big part, so I tried my best to encourage a proper grasp. But […]
How to Make a Letter Writing Kit
How to Make a Letter Writing Kit A letter writing kit is a convenient way to organize materials, so when it comes to letter writing, no one is scrambling to find an envelope or a stamp. Choose a container like a pencil box or a basket and fill it with all the supplies your […]
