Are you looking for a middle school writing curriculum? Do you need something flexible, and gentle, yet thorough? Perhaps you have a reluctant writer or a young writer that has trouble putting their thoughts on paper. WriteShop takes the overwhelm out of the writing process. It's a comprehensive writing curriculum that walks the homeschool parent and their student through the skills needed to find … [Read more...] about Exceptional Middle School Writing Curriculum
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Writing and Observing with all of Our Senses
Observation is a key component to good writing. With detailed observation skills, our children can describe most anything and have their readers feel as though they are seeing it with their own eyes. Writing and observing can be practiced with Brave Writer's Keen Observation exercise. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Writing and … [Read more...] about Writing and Observing with all of Our Senses
Incorporating the Communication Game into Your Child’s Language Arts
The communication game can help build a good foundation in writing and communicating. If you are looking to grow your young writer's listening and description skills, then this language arts exercise is for you. Plus, it's fun! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Writing is Communicating Writing is the most powerful tool in … [Read more...] about Incorporating the Communication Game into Your Child’s Language Arts
How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Copywork is an important part of the writing process. But how can we make it a meaningful and enchanting experience with the written word? How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Copywork. Does it bring up images of the hard schoolmaster making students write lines on a … [Read more...] about How to Create an Enchanting Experience with Copywork
Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
Have you ever given thought to how your children can learn and play with language? Perhaps you want to add a bit of fun to your language arts curriculum. Try playing games! Language Arts with Games This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Sometimes playing with language can mean incorporating chalk markers on our windows for our … [Read more...] about Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Poetry teatime. Does the thought conjure images of magical moments around the table loaded with poetry books, tasty treats, and a lovely tea set? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Brave Writer Lifestyle I'm sure you know how much we love Brave Writer. Like love, love, love Brave Writer! The Brave Writer lifestyle is all … [Read more...] about No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool
Big, Juicy Conversations! Have you heard of such a thing? They are an intricate part of the Brave Writer lifestyle. But how do they work exactly, and can you count them as "School?" Big Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool Conversations with our children begin by asking meaningful questions. This happens by reading great books together, watching wonderful movies together, and by exploring … [Read more...] about Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool
Poetry Tea Time and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Poetry is a lovely thing. Julie Bogart from Brave Writer says, "Poetry is the candy of language for young children." I believe that to be so. I personally find poetry to be soothing. But how should one introduce poetry to their children? How does one foster a love of poetry in their children? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about Poetry Tea Time and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
25 Movies You Can Pair With Books
Books made into movies can be a wonderful addition to your homeschool! But it wasn't until I discovered the Brave Writer lifestyle that I realized what a perfect pairing movies and books could be. Here are 25 movies you can pair with books to enhance your family's movie night! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Incorporating the … [Read more...] about 25 Movies You Can Pair With Books
Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers
What do you do when your child hates writing? How do you instill a love of writing when it is something that brings nothing but tears and heartache to your child? I must admit I was at a loss when it came to writing in our homeschool. Writing had become an almost painful requirement for both myself and our son. Basic writing prompts only prompted one or two-word responses! That is, until … [Read more...] about Becoming A Family Of Brave Writers