Writing can seem intimidating for parents and students. How should a paragraph read? What makes a good essay? How do we know if we're doing it right? And how do we grade it? For this reason, most homeschool writing curricula are heavy, cumbersome, expensive, or formulaic. After a while, you can … [Read more...] about MasterBooks Jensen’s Format Writing Review
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MasterBooks Math Lessons for a Living Education Review
Math is a critical course for even elementary students, but homeschool parents struggle to make the course inviting. It seems like the only options are worksheet by worksheet, memorize the facts, and limited application. Classical and Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, in particular, find the subject at … [Read more...] about MasterBooks Math Lessons for a Living Education Review
MasterBooks Elementary Bible and English Grammar Review
ENGLISH IS ONE of those critical subjects (you know, "readin', ritin', and 'rithmetic). All students need a solid foundation in their language, the skill to communicate effectively their entire lives. I have enjoyed teaching English, even years before I became an author. For one, I love to … [Read more...] about MasterBooks Elementary Bible and English Grammar Review
For the Holiday You’re Running From
I run hard two miles early every other morning, my black shoes slapping the pavement with intensity. I run hard. Hard enough to soak my shirt. Hard enough tear ligaments from my joints. Hard enough to shatter bones in my feet . . . twice. I can't run hard enough or fast enough. "When was the last … [Read more...] about For the Holiday You’re Running From
Books I’ve Been Reading (and one for you)
I've been doing quite a bit of reading lately. And it looks to be a particularly book-filled year. So I've decided to not only share some of my favorite reads with you . . . but actually send some of my favorite reads to you! Every morning, I start my day with devotions and reading time. This habit, … [Read more...] about Books I’ve Been Reading (and one for you)
Recovering from Abuse . . . at Home and at Church
My friend Mary DeMuth has taught me 95% of what I know about writing and publishing and surviving writing and publishing. God graciously brought us together on one bad day and turned it into a beautiful friendship. And there were chips and salsa involved. Mary invited me to join her on the ReStory … [Read more...] about Recovering from Abuse . . . at Home and at Church
