Teaching Historical Biography: I am Malala
I am in the middle of currently teaching one of my student’s favorite classes, which […]
Category: Reading
Building Creative Confidence: The P.I.’s Eyes
Something amazing and magnificent happens when a child has confidence. In fact, I truly believe, […]
I Am a Literature Teacher and I Am Here to Save the World
My passion for teaching literature originally came from the beauty of the words and the […]
Easy Ways to Use a Library While Homeschooling
The library was the backbone of our family’s homeschool curriculum. I know that when most people think of the library these days, they just picture a stuffy old building with crabby old women shushing people.
The Importance of Reading Out Loud – to ALL Ages!
Reading aloud to your children is so important. I cannot stress that enough. It may […]
Student Based Projects
Yes, I am one of “those teachers.” Take out the paint, pastels, markers, construction paper, […]
Summer Reading Recommendations – Middle Schoolers
Here are some summer reading recommendations for middle schoolers with an interest in history: Breaking […]
A Novel Idea – Teaching With Literature
Teachers, whether parents homeschooling their children OR teachers instructing a class, love literature! Teaching literature […]
For the Love of Literature
Some of my fondest memories are grabbing a book, snuggling up with my daughter and […]
When One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Tips and Tricks for Homeschooling Gifted Students (or Not-So-Gifted) Students What makes a child “gifted”? […]
Ten Ways to Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills
Set aside a regular time to read to your children every day. Studies show that […]
