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Can You Haiku? Learn and explore the poetry of haiku with children of all ages!

Book Lists, Foreign Language, Home Education, Literature and Writing, Poetry

Haiku, a traditional Japanese poetry form, makes a worthwhile addition to your homeschool plans with children of all ages. It flows seamlessly into your literature, writing, history, or nature study plans. It’s also a delightful activity to add to your studies of Japanese history and culture. Have a reluctant writer? Haiku’s inherent brevity is one …

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High School, Middle School, World War 2 history book list for homeschool teens and tweens

World War 2 Booklist for Middle School and High School

Book Lists, High School, History, Home Education, Literature and Writing

In true #TextbookFreeHistory fashion, I’ve collected an epic booklist full of WW2 nonfiction, biography, memoir, and fiction for middle school and high school students!

Poetry Free writing Live Video, Homeschooling, Humility and Doxology

Playing with Words: Poetry Free Writing

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

Free writing is a delightful part of our family’s life, and one of our favorite ways to play with words is through writing poetry. In this video, I give some tips and strategies for including poetry free writing in your family’s life, and share some IRL examples from our family!

Poetry Books for Kids and Teens (and beyond): Ultimate Poetry Book List for All Ages

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

60+ poetry books for all ages! Whether you’re looking for the perfect anthology, wanting to understand how poetry is put together, or hoping to try writing your own poems, this ultimate poetry book list is for you!

Wintry Reads

Book Lists, Literature and Writing

Here in North Carolina, the winter weather is always a surprise. One day we’ll have a balmy, spring-like day. The next, we’re shivering inside our sweaters! We soaked up the sun whenever possible because we know gloomy, chilly days are coming. Whether you’re shivering in extended sub-zero temps or surfing on a beach somewhere, winter …

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