Brave Writer has become a key component in our homeschool’s language arts program. But it’s also so much more than a language arts curriculum. It has become a lifestyle for us!
For the month of October, we are reading aloud the book, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, and using the corresponding Brave Writer Arrow Guide!
This book is perfect for Halloween as there is a kindly witch, a poetic swamp monster, a tiny dragon, and an enmagicked little girl with a plot that twists and turns in a way that is keeping my kiddos eager for more!
Below, you can browse articles on all the ways we are incorporating Brave Writer into our lives, as well as how we are using The Writer’s Jungle, Partnership in Writing, and Jot it Down as part of this lovely Language Arts program!
How We are Using Brave Writer in our Homeschool
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 is best practiced with Brave Writer’s Keen Observation exercise. Read more…
The communication game is an exercise that helps elicit certain fundamentals to good writing such as the importance of using the right words to effectively communicate the details you see and how to convey those details to another person accurately.
This game is also great for bringing you and your kids together. Did I mention that it’s fun? Read more…
Poetry teatime. Does the thought conjure images of magical moments around the table loaded with poetry books, tasty treats, and a lovely tea set? Read more…
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! Read more…
One-On-One Time with your kids. Is it even possible? I mean we live in such a busy world and many times that business can create a disconnect with our favorite little people. Yes, even though we spend most of our days together…we still need to find ways to set aside one-on-one time with our children individually.
But, here’s the thing…life happens…so you may need to plan ahead.
Here are some easy ways to incorporate one-on-one time with your kids. Read more…
Copywork is an important part of the writing process. But how can we make it a meaningful and enchanting experience with the written word? Read more…
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! Read more…
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?” Read more…
Are you wondering how to incorporate art appreciation into your homeschool? It can be intimidating for sure. Especially if you feel that you know nothing about art or even where to start. Allow me to share with you my favorite ways to appreciate art with my kids. Read more…
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 the year I discovered Julie Bogart and Brave Writer! Read more…
