Literature and Writing

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Nurturing a Love for Literature: Beowulf, Shakespeare, and Beyond

High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In a lively and insightful conversation, Anna Knaub from The Nurtured Bee discusses her deep love for Shakespeare, her flexible and grace-filled approach to homeschooling, and her strategies for making classic literature accessible and enjoyable as a high school literature teacher. We explored the relevance of Shakespeare’s themes, the importance of adapting homeschool schedules to […]

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Five Ways Vintage Books Can Enrich Your Homeschool (Plus One Way They Can’t!)

Home Education, Literature and Writing

 In a world where fast-paced, shiny new releases are clamoring for a place in your homeschool library, do vintage books still have something left to offer? In today’s guest post, author Courtenay Burden shares five ways vintage books can enrich your homeschool—plus one way they definitely can’t. They’re old. They’re musty. They’ve got big, hard

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Words, Words, Words: Why (and How) to Teach Writing

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Teaching writing is an essential skill for homeschoolers, helping students develop clear communication and clear thinking, as well as creative expression. In today’s guest post by Olivia Marstall (homeschool graduate, writer, and writing teacher), she shares her journey from a passionate writer to a thoughtful educator, exploring the purpose and art of teaching writing and

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Literature-Based Learning for Kindergarten: How to Make it Work

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Literature and Writing, Preschool and Kindergarten

You’re homeschooling a kindergartener! Congratulations! You’ve heard about “literature-based learning” all over every homeschool website as you’ve scoured the internet for ideas on how to get started…but what does that look like in reality? How can you make sure your wiggly, giggly kindergartener is really learning and retaining information as you read to them? How

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Reading for the Love of God with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson

Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Calling all book lovers and want-to-be readers: you won’t want to miss this literary conversation with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson! We discuss the art of reading, how to approach literature as Christians, why words matter, and more. Plus, you will be sure to enjoy Dr. Wilson’s suggestions for the books every student (and their parents)

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Knowing by Heart: the Powerful Beauty of Memory Work (with Andrew Pudewa)

Home Education, Literature and Writing, Morning Time and Memory Work, Poetry

Might it be possible that something that seems the least practical might actually have the most value in your homeschool? Listen to my conversation with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and learn how the practice of memory work can be transformative, nourishing the souls in your home! Who is Andrew Pudewa?

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Plutarch for the Homeschool Family (with Dawn Duran)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Plutarch, anyone? If you’ve ever wondered why to study Plutarch, how to read Plutarch’s Lives (without getting confused or overwhelmed), and the value Plutarch has for a Charlotte Mason homeschool in particular, then you won’t want to miss this delightful conversation with Dawn Duran! Who is Dawn Duran? Dawn lives in Maryland with her husband,

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Reading, Writing, and Making Connections: Homeschooling High School English (with Betsy Farquhar)

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education, Literature and Writing

The only thing better than being excited about books on your own is getting to chat with someone who is as excited about reading as you are. So it’s no wonder I loved this conversation with Betsy Farquhar! Betsy demystifies the process of reading and discussing literature with your homeschool high school students, and shares

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Strategies for Teaching Homeschool Writing Janie B. Cheaney

Strategies for Teaching Homeschool Writing (with Janie B. Cheaney)

Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Literature and Writing

Have you wondered how to teach writing effectively in your homeschool? There’s essay writing and creative writing and grammar and sentence structure and… ohmy! Where to start? Which writing activities for kids have the greatest impact? Fiction author, homeschool writing curriculum author, and speaker Janie B. Cheaney is here to share her experience as both

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